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HX52 JXE

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,192 mi
Last recorded108,192 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 JXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 108,192 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 92,229 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 86,496 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 78,756 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,486 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 61,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,602 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,857 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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HX52 JXE is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black 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 HX52 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

HX52 JXE is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is HX52 JXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX52 JXE 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.

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