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PN52 DSO

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,723 mi
Last recorded107,723 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 DSO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 107,723 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all steering and suspension components corroded

excess travel hand brake

Fail 11 Mar 2017 107,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all steering and suspension components corroded

excess travel hand brake

Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,974 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 101,976 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 101,976 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,479 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 95,418 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,389 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 87,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,656 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 51,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 51,132 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,318 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 45,318 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,720 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 14,957 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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PN52 DSO is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PN52 DSO, 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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PN52 DSO is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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