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SJ52 GBU

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,141 mi
Last recorded82,141 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 GBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 82,141 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 82,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 74,798 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,280 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,631 miles

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

brake pipe at the front to the rear corroded

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2006 51,949 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 51,949 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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SJ52 GBU is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ52 GBU, 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 SJ52 GBU registered?

SJ52 GBU is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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