MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both headlamps losing their pattern
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre on legal limit
Advise brake pipe corrosion in places
Advise front brake pads wearing low
Advise offside front tyre wearing low
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advise brake pipe corrosion in places
Advise front brake pads wearing low
Advise offside front tyre wearing low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
creaking noise from nearside front brake caliper when braking advise further inspection
engine and transmission undertrays fitted to underneath of vehicle restricting inspection
fuel tank slightly corroded
nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall but cords not exposed
plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection
poor beam pattern on both front headlamps
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both sides front tyres cracking due to age?
both sides front vac/breather pipes to hub split/not connected
window tints may not be legaly suitable for road use
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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KJ02 BRV is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 KJ02 BRV, 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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KJ02 BRV is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2002.
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