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AV53 ULD

2003 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,359 mi
Last recorded65,359 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ULD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,359 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,354 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,375 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,548 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,591 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,739 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,131 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 45,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,817 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,445 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,010 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,190 miles

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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AV53 ULD is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV53 ULD, 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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What year was AV53 ULD registered?

AV53 ULD is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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