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KC52 GCK

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,540 mi
Last recorded72,540 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 GCK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,540 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 72,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 40,137 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,304 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 34,675 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 34,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,177 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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KC52 GCK 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 75%.

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 KC52 GCK, 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 KC52 GCK registered?

KC52 GCK is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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