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GX52 VZD

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,026 mi
Last recorded75,026 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 VZD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 75,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 74,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,427 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,428 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,845 miles

patches of corrosion

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 49,845 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2010 40,970 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,507 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,664 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,438 miles

Nail in rear tyre

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,818 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 13,697 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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GX52 VZD is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GX52 VZD, 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 GX52 VZD registered?

GX52 VZD is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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