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MV52 UKX

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,029 mi
Last recorded87,029 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 UKX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,029 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 87,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,127 miles

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

nearside front inner brake pad loose in caliper

Fail 14 Mar 2017 76,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under body sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

nearside front inner brake pad loose in caliper

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,291 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 63,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,402 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,167 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,817 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

both n/s/front and o/s/front bottom balljoints rubber boots slightly perished

Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,603 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,006 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

floor panels chassie rails and steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

front and rear exhaust mounting brakets are starting to corrode and deteriorate

slight play in front n/s idiling arm bush

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,536 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,jacking points,side door steps and mountains starting to corrode surface rust..

Fail 3 Dec 2009 38,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,jacking points,side door steps and mountains starting to corrode surface rust..

Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,073 miles

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

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

all floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode

all steering and suspension bushes staarting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to fade

slight oil leaks

slight play in n/s idling arm bush

under floor tray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2008 32,073 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode

all steering and suspension bushes staarting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to fade

slight oil leaks

slight play in n/s idling arm bush

under floor tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,803 miles

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

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

nearside front 4wd hub vacum pipe split [not mot test item]

Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,375 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2005 16,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2005 16,287 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MV52 UKX is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MV52 UKX, 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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MV52 UKX is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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