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SF52 ZHH

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,311 mi
Last recorded72,311 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 ZHH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,311 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 72,311 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,850 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,653 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,588 miles

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

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

engine slightly misfiring

slight leak at rear exhaust

Fail 1 May 2010 50,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,434 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 41,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIUM

OIL LEAK AT FRONT DIFF AREA

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,978 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,403 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 26,140 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,578 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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SF52 ZHH is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SF52 ZHH, 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 SF52 ZHH registered?

SF52 ZHH is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is SF52 ZHH safe to buy?

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