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KV53 DRO

2003 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,587 mi
Last recorded22,587 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 DRO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 22,587 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 21,512 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 20,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 20,233 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 19,194 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 18,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,125 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 12,660 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2012 12,119 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,348 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 10,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 8,147 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 DRO is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRO, 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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What year was KV53 DRO registered?

KV53 DRO is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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