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GN52 USW

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,711 mi
Last recorded86,711 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 USW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,711 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,896 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 68,450 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 68,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 47,017 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 USW is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

GN52 USW is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is GN52 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 USW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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