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SA52 EWH

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,010 mi
Last recorded96,010 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 EWH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 96,010 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014
Pass 21 Jan 2013 92,124 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 85,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 84,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,789 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 74,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 57,665 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,182 miles

Offside Front 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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SA52 EWH is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SA52 EWH, 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 SA52 EWH registered?

SA52 EWH is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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