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GX52 VZE

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,583 mi
Last recorded84,583 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 VZE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 84,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 20 Jul 2021 84,452 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,746 miles

areas of corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,436 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens broken

brake discs and pads worn

considerable corrosion under vehicle

deteriorating exhaust blowing slightly

deteriorating headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

offside rear inner sill corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

some metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2017 73,426 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front indicator lens broken

brake discs and pads worn

considerable corrosion under vehicle

deteriorating exhaust blowing slightly

deteriorating headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

offside rear inner sill corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust mounting weak

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,966 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine management warning lamp on

n/s front tyre under inflated

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorating

rear exhaust mounting weak

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,981 miles

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

washers could be better

Fail 14 Oct 2013 67,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

washers could be better

Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,845 miles

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

rear exhaust mounting couold be better

Fail 22 Oct 2012 65,812 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

rear exhaust mounting couold be better

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,964 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fan belt noisy

rear exhaust mounting could be better

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,178 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 59,178 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,864 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,052 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,138 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 VZE is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZE, 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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GX52 VZE is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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