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KD52 ULJ

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,415 mi
Last recorded97,415 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 ULJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 97,415 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,841 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 82,906 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 74,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 74,937 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 66,422 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,779 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,346 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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KD52 ULJ is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KD52 ULJ, 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 KD52 ULJ registered?

KD52 ULJ is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is KD52 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD52 ULJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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