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SJ52 GBV

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,190 mi
Last recorded82,190 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 GBV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,190 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,434 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,495 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,894 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 58,894 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,782 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,637 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 51,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,205 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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SJ52 GBV is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJ52 GBV, 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 SJ52 GBV registered?

SJ52 GBV is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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