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MH02 OMX

2002 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,860 mi
Last recorded102,860 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 OMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 102,860 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 100,507 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

under side

Fail 14 Jun 2016 100,165 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

under side

Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,147 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 90,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,125 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,203 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,418 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 67,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 48,913 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,627 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 39,488 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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MH02 OMX is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MH02 OMX, 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 MH02 OMX registered?

MH02 OMX is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is MH02 OMX safe to buy?

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