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MJ02 KFL

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,675 mi
Last recorded63,675 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 KFL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,675 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 54,159 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 45,808 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,848 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 39,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 39,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 32,482 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 31,201 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 31,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,827 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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MJ02 KFL is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJ02 KFL, 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 MJ02 KFL registered?

MJ02 KFL is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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