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GK51 UPV

2002 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,007 mi
Last recorded67,007 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 UPV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 67,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,179 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,636 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,410 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,933 miles

slight play in left hand idler arm (mounted to chassis).

Fail 8 Nov 2012 45,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in left hand idler arm (mounted to chassis).

Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,199 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,562 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,067 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,906 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 32,906 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,247 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,159 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,215 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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GK51 UPV is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK51 UPV, 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 GK51 UPV registered?

GK51 UPV is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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