MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,075 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Advise metal clips be fitted to fuel pipes
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
steering and susp slight // w.bearings // a.bag light
front brake pipes corroding
front exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still supported
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ51 KWD is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SJ51 KWD, 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 SJ51 KWD registered?
SJ51 KWD is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 February 2002.
Is SJ51 KWD safe to buy?
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