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KP51 PXW

2002 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,932 mi
Last recorded60,932 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 PXW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,173 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 60,173 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 20 Jan 2015 59,581 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,974 miles

Exhaust tail pipe support/hanger corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,328 miles

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

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 31 Jan 2012 54,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,354 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 53,350 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,651 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,065 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 50,065 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,889 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,168 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 43,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 36,634 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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KP51 PXW is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KP51 PXW, 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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KP51 PXW is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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