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LY02 EOT

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,411 mi
Last recorded76,411 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 EOT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front osf suspension bushes signs of wear

Nearside Front to rear // osf to rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr wheel arches sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 76,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front osf suspension bushes signs of wear

Nearside Front to rear // osf to rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr wheel arches sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,721 miles

Front brakes binding slightly advise attention

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges close to cords exsposed advise replacment

Offside Rear light lense damaged and repaird with tape advise replacment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack not in drivers view advise replacment (8.3.1d)

engine man light on at time of test addvise attention

Fail 5 Mar 2018 71,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes binding slightly advise attention

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges close to cords exsposed advise replacment

Offside Rear light lense damaged and repaird with tape advise replacment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack not in drivers view advise replacment (8.3.1d)

engine man light on at time of test addvise attention

Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,966 miles

slight corrosion to chassis

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear fog light dim

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,707 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 62,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded/missing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

spare tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,504 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,747 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 50,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 44,943 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 42,488 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 39,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 39,963 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 35,411 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 35,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 31,738 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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LY02 EOT is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LY02 EOT, 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 LY02 EOT registered?

LY02 EOT is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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