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NX52 SVK

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,145 mi
Last recorded80,145 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX52 SVK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 80,145 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front discs corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,401 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,418 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 75,415 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f vacuum pipes?? to hubs - both split.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 69,392 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f vacuum pipes?? to hubs - both split.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,216 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 56,216 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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NX52 SVK is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NX52 SVK, 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 NX52 SVK registered?

NX52 SVK is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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