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GF52 JYX

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,373 mi
Last recorded95,373 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 JYX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,179 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 88,175 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 113,505 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,545 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,791 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,392 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,743 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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GF52 JYX is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 60,757 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 GF52 JYX, 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 24 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 GF52 JYX registered?

GF52 JYX is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is GF52 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 JYX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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