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AY03 BZT

2003 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,089 mi
Last recorded56,089 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Kia Sportage56,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BZT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,089 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,818 miles

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,222 miles

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,153 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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AY03 BZT is a 2003 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY03 BZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 BZT registered?

AY03 BZT is a 2003 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AY03 BZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 BZT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY03 BZT have outstanding finance?

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