MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pipes corroded
full exhaust system deteriorated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust system deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust has a slight blow at rear joint
front to rear brake pipes are badly rusted,would advise full inspection of the pipes.
n/s/r seat belt has been removed.o/s/r seat belt and centre lap belt are in good condition
n/s/r tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall but not showing cords
o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges
sump is corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust has a slight blow at rear joint
front to rear brake pipes are badly rusted,would advise full inspection of the pipes.
n/s/r tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall but not showing cords
o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges
sump is corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ02 WLK is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NJ02 WLK, 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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NJ02 WLK is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 April 2002.
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