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SA02 FVS

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,855 mi
Last recorded77,855 miles
Recorded on21 May 2007
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

RegistrationSA02 FVS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 May 2007 77,855 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 64,119 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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SA02 FVS is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA02 FVS, 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 SA02 FVS registered?

SA02 FVS is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is SA02 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA02 FVS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA02 FVS have outstanding finance?

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