MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front headlight lenses deteriorated
Horn audible tone deteriorated
Light misting of oil nearside front shock absorber
Slight play in steering pivots (nearside)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge
oil sump corroded
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge
oil sump corroded
all metal brake pipes corroded
nearside wheel bearing has slight free play
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box broken (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler has excessive movement (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Offside Rear shocker damp
all metal brake pipes corroded
nearside wheel bearing has slight free play
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general underbody corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all suspension bushes perishing
general underbody corrosion
Battery insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front exhaust mounting broken
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front exhaust mounting broken
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front hub 4x4 vac pipes split
bottom radiator hose callapsed and signs of engine overheating
power steering reservoir overfilled
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)
Off side front seat belt slow to retract
both front 4wd vac pipes broken and hanging down
off side rear tyre worn low
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Off side front seat belt slow to retract
both front 4wd vac pipes broken and hanging down
off side electric window not working
off side rear tyre worn low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MF02 VUL is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 MF02 VUL, 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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MF02 VUL is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2002.
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