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GL02 VHA

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,191 mi
Last recorded91,191 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 VHA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,410 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,896 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 74,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,196 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 69,196 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,944 miles

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

osr tyre perrished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,451 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 56,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,167 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 42,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,630 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 32,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 32,354 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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GL02 VHA is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL02 VHA, 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 GL02 VHA registered?

GL02 VHA is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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