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GN02 MMU

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,143 mi
Last recorded95,143 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 MMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,928 miles

both undersills corroded

engine cover underside loose

nearside front inner arch corroding near battery

Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,484 miles

Rear Axle Stabiliser Bar Rubber Bushes Starting To Seperate

Slight Corrosion N/S Inner Sill

Fail 23 Nov 2013 75,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Axle Stabiliser Bar Rubber Bushes Starting To Seperate

Slight Corrosion N/S Inner Sill

Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,328 miles

brake fluid level close to minimum

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

exhaust system corroded

nearside front brake pads quite worn

underside corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2012 6,627 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid level close to minimum

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded at fuel tank area

nearside front brake pads quite worn

underside corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,979 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 58,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,186 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,177 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,530 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer heat shield loose

windows tinted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,554 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 50,541 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,315 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 47,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 40,632 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 40,622 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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GN02 MMU is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN02 MMU, 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 GN02 MMU registered?

GN02 MMU is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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