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ML02 YRD

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,442 mi
Last recorded74,442 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 YRD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 74,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 70,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 65,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 62,991 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 60,787 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,176 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,938 miles

brakes req att soon front tyres req soon

Fail 20 Oct 2006 50,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ML02 YRD 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 90.9%.

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 ML02 YRD, 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 ML02 YRD registered?

ML02 YRD is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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