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PO52 GVR

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,092 mi
Last recorded85,092 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 GVR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 85,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,922 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,899 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,310 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,239 miles

slight seapage steering box

Pass 12 Nov 2011 67,087 miles

off/s rear coil spring small crack steering box slight seapage

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,110 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,421 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,722 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,935 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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.

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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PO52 GVR is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PO52 GVR, 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 PO52 GVR registered?

PO52 GVR is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is PO52 GVR safe to buy?

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