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PE02 KLM

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,866 mi
Last recorded117,866 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 KLM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,866 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle trim inop.

age cracking to rear tyres.

front headlamp lenses deteriorating.

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2017 117,846 miles

Braking system leaking pipes corroded front to rear of vehicle. (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps deteriorated patterns indistinct. (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate obscured bulbar obscuring plate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working auxiliary indicator inop. (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped near chassis and fuel pipes (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle trim inop.

age cracking to rear tyres.

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,057 miles

brake pipes along side of fuel tank very rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2016 141,359 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

brake pipes along side of fuel tank very rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2015 104,845 miles

F/N/S hub bearings max ammount of play..

Front o/s brake pipe rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,550 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 97,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 72,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,735 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 43,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,553 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,487 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 20,487 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

advise slight corrosion to front flexible brake hoses

advise slight end float in axle at rear wheels

advise slight wear in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,447 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,689 miles

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

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

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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PE02 KLM is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE02 KLM, 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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PE02 KLM is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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