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HN52 UCE

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,722 mi
Last recorded87,722 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 UCE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,722 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 87,670 miles

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

Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers,plastic cover sills and undertrays fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

n/s/f and o/s/f body mount bushes deteriating

n/s/f vacumn pipe to axle broken

o/s/r foot rail bracket corroded

two main chassis rails through out in areas corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 83,885 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 80,470 miles

Front section exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,470 miles

Front section exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 76,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,564 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,108 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,108 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 45,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,068 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,710 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 25,448 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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HN52 UCE is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN52 UCE, 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 HN52 UCE registered?

HN52 UCE is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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