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MF51 VCA

2002 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,049 mi
Last recorded54,049 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 VCA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 54,049 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis signs of ageing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel lines signs of corrosion ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 51,294 miles

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2020 51,292 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various points through out brake line system, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe slightly corroded at various points through out fuel line system.

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,190 miles

Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 45,671 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 43,622 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,011 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 35,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,798 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,784 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,045 miles

rear tail snapped on exhaust

Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,672 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,201 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 7,598 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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MF51 VCA is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MF51 VCA, 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 MF51 VCA registered?

MF51 VCA is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is MF51 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 VCA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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