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RV52 CYZ

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,890 mi
Last recorded128,890 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 CYZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 128,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 125,382 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 118,527 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,553 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 108,524 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,425 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,835 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 95,509 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,755 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 76,744 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 61,427 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 54,321 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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RV52 CYZ is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RV52 CYZ, 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 RV52 CYZ registered?

RV52 CYZ is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is RV52 CYZ safe to buy?

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