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GN02 WCT

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,972 mi
Last recorded74,972 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,972 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 68,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,766 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 61,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,260 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,518 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,385 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,142 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,552 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,221 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 23,215 miles

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

N/s/f tyre worn on worn on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,725 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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GN02 WCT is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GN02 WCT, 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 GN02 WCT registered?

GN02 WCT is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2002.

Is GN02 WCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 WCT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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