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GL51 YPJ

2002 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,175 mi
Last recorded75,175 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 YPJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise both front brake flexi hoses slightly pitted

advise both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer walls

advise petrol pipes along side tank slightly pitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,170 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise both front brake flexi hoses slightly pitted

advise both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer walls

advise petrol pipes along side tank slightly pitted

Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,768 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 74,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 64,089 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,354 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,009 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 59,009 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 55,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,779 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 48,978 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,297 miles

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

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

STONE CHIP ON WINDSCREEN

Pass 17 Jan 2006 42,737 miles

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

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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GL51 YPJ is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL51 YPJ, 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 GL51 YPJ registered?

GL51 YPJ is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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The MOT history for GL51 YPJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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