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AP03 VOB

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,918 mi
Last recorded97,918 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VOB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,594 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 88,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 78,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 69,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,709 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,203 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 40,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 34,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsf tyre outer edge worn

osr tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsf tyre outer edge worn

osr tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,787 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 33,786 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,870 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,870 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edges

Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VOB is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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