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LN52 EJZ

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,705 mi
Last recorded98,705 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 EJZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 98,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

eml on

Pass 16 Aug 2018 94,659 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 94,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 90,428 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 90,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 83,519 miles

eml on

Fail 10 Aug 2016 83,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,020 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 69,684 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2013 69,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

eml on

Pass 25 Aug 2012 64,627 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 64,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,706 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 60,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,558 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 52,813 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 35,250 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,250 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,968 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,806 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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LN52 EJZ is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN52 EJZ, 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 LN52 EJZ registered?

LN52 EJZ is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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