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KV53 DPE

2003 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,262 mi
Last recorded34,262 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 DPE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 34,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 28,382 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 28,382 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 25,522 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 25,512 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 24,678 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2017 24,659 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,309 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,013 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

brakelever feels spongy

Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,304 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,570 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,568 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 21,382 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2010 20,697 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 20,117 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 19,002 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,475 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 May 2006 14,075 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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KV53 DPE is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 20,859 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 Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 DPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KV53 DPE is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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