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GF52 RYV

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,018 mi
Last recorded102,018 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 RYV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 102,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,102 miles

Nearside Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 91,102 miles

Nearside Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 85,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,029 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 78,029 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 71,758 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 71,454 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 71,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,153 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2005 37,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RYV is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYV, 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.

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What year was GF52 RYV registered?

GF52 RYV is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is GF52 RYV safe to buy?

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