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SK02 CUO

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,255 mi
Last recorded95,255 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 CUO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 95,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,255 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 79,978 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 79,978 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 73,365 miles

o/s/f ball joint is secure but incorrectly fittied

Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,434 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,757 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,299 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 29,638 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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SK02 CUO is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SK02 CUO, 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 SK02 CUO registered?

SK02 CUO is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is SK02 CUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK02 CUO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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