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HG52 YMJ

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,615 mi
Last recorded51,615 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 YMJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,615 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,879 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,899 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 28,899 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,719 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,714 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 9,341 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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HG52 YMJ is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HG52 YMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG52 YMJ registered?

HG52 YMJ is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is HG52 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 YMJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG52 YMJ have outstanding finance?

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