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KL52 MMA

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,832 mi
Last recorded88,832 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 MMA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to various components and areas

Fail 10 Sep 2018 88,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to various components and areas

Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,334 miles

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

both front head lamp beam image blurred.

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

engine management light comes on intermittently.

tread depths: n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 2mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/70/15 96S/H.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,191 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,813 miles

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

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

slight cracking to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,720 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust pipe showing sighns of fatigue

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under body condition poor

Fail 23 Sep 2013 59,716 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

centre and rear exhaust pipe showing sighns of fatigue

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under body condition poor

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,956 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,811 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,649 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,900 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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KL52 MMA is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KL52 MMA, 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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KL52 MMA is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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