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GN52 USV

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,372 mi
Last recorded62,372 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 USV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,372 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,906 miles

Slight vapour smell of fuel around tank area no leaks visible.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 52,904 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight vapour smell of fuel around tank area no leaks visible.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,027 miles

front exhaust support corroded. surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,346 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,869 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,255 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,815 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,137 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,788 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managerment light on † †plastic seal covers fitted † †o/s/f tyre cuts to outer wall

Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 9,495 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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GN52 USV 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 92.3%.

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 GN52 USV, 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 GN52 USV registered?

GN52 USV is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is GN52 USV safe to buy?

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