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PK02 ZFF

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,283 mi
Last recorded68,283 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 ZFF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,283 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,383 miles

front to rear brake pipe looks corroded, but not able to be fully assessed behind fuel tank

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,331 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,288 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 57,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,301 miles

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded and slight blow

long parking brake travel

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,113 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 49,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,376 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2006 33,373 miles

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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PK02 ZFF is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK02 ZFF, 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 PK02 ZFF registered?

PK02 ZFF is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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