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GF52 RZC

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 61,669 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 61,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

front discs pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front hub breathers split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,463 miles

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

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 12 Sep 2008 47,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 18 Aug 2007 39,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,974 miles

both front hub breather pipes broken at body

Fail 24 Aug 2006 29,835 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front hub breather pipes broken at body

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 RZC 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 77.8%.

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 RZC, 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 RZC registered?

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

Is GF52 RZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 RZC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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