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RV52 CZS

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,984 mi
Last recorded88,984 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 88,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust mount (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,500 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 82,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,588 miles

Whole underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2016 75,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Whole underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,586 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2015 67,586 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,031 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 60,031 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,413 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly cut.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Slight play in nearside front steering idler.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,539 miles

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

rear exhaurst corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,823 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,759 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,416 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 CZS is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 RV52 CZS, 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 CZS registered?

RV52 CZS is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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