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HX52 JXA

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,829 mi
Last recorded83,829 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 JXA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 83,829 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 79,222 miles

Front exhaust rattling

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Noted engine management light on

Noted handbrake travel high

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 May 2009 79,222 miles

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

Front exhaust rattling

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Noted engine management light on

Noted handbrake travel high

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 71,444 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 71,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 63,517 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 63,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,630 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 55,630 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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HX52 JXA is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HX52 JXA, 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 HX52 JXA registered?

HX52 JXA is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is HX52 JXA safe to buy?

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