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LA52 VKC

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,415 mi
Last recorded71,415 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 VKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,415 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,819 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 58,563 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,659 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,380 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,211 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 25,013 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 21,623 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 18,749 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,329 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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LA52 VKC is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LA52 VKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA52 VKC?

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What year was LA52 VKC registered?

LA52 VKC is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is LA52 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 VKC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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