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HIB 8584

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIB 8584
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,224 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,797 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,939 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 81,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,303 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 74,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,454 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 64,454 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 60,710 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,902 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 50,903 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,327 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 40,327 miles

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

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

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

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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HIB 8584 is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HIB 8584, 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 HIB 8584 registered?

HIB 8584 is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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