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AP03 RFZ

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,667 mi
Last recorded54,667 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 RFZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,667 miles

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!front to rear steel and fuel lines very corroded over fuel tank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chip in zone a of screen os rear shock absorber leaking

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,644 miles

FRONT PADS LOW SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM NS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT TO REAR STEEL FUEL AND BRAKE LINES CORRODED OVER CHASSIS AND FUEL TANK FRONT PADS LOW

Fail 27 Jul 2015 54,644 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT PADS LOW SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM NS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT TO REAR STEEL FUEL AND BRAKE LINES CORRODED OVER CHASSIS AND FUEL TANK FRONT PADS LOW

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,944 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 52,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Fail 8 Apr 2014 52,514 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nearside rear and nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s idla

stearing box damp resivor over full

Fail 17 Apr 2013 41,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in n/s idla

stearing box damp resivor over full

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,746 miles

exhaust joint rusty

exhaust rear mount broken

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake flexis ferrules rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,746 miles

brake flexis ferrules rusty

exhaust joint rusty

exhaust rear mount broken

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,960 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 27,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,668 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,494 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 19,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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AP03 RFZ is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 56,641 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP03 RFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP03 RFZ is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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