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LV52 YTR

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,034 mi
Last recorded72,034 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 YTR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,034 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,850 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,691 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,285 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,989 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 54,526 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,526 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 47,401 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,639 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,350 miles

Air bag warning lamp remains on

Cracking to all four tyres

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 29,339 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Air bag warning lamp remains on

Cracking to all four tyres

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,865 miles

slight cracking to walls of all tyres

Fail 4 Dec 2007 24,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight cracking to walls of all tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,081 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 16,008 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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LV52 YTR is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV52 YTR, 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

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What year was LV52 YTR registered?

LV52 YTR is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is LV52 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 YTR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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