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RV02 HYO

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,452 mi
Last recorded70,452 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 HYO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,452 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,693 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 69,693 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,402 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 52,244 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,224 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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RV02 HYO is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RV02 HYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV02 HYO registered?

RV02 HYO is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is RV02 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV02 HYO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV02 HYO have outstanding finance?

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