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GY02 AMX

2002 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,522 mi
Last recorded89,522 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 AMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,522 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outside

o/s/f tyre bald on inside

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,688 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 68,210 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 68,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 56,038 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,107 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 54,107 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,444 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,228 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,540 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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GY02 AMX is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY02 AMX, 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 GY02 AMX registered?

GY02 AMX is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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