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GY52 VGA

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,018 mi
Last recorded72,018 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VGA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 6,936 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 6,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,851 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,851 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 62,351 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

eng oil low

eng warning lamp on

Pass 20 Aug 2011 57,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,144 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,597 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,463 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,505 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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GY52 VGA is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY52 VGA, 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 GY52 VGA registered?

GY52 VGA is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is GY52 VGA safe to buy?

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