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SP02 EWS

2002 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,724 mi
Last recorded64,724 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 EWS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,724 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,401 miles

3x tyres 2.5mm

Fail 9 Jul 2009 53,401 miles

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

3x tyres 2.5mm

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

offside front tyre 1.8mm inner edge

wipers smeary

Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,359 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 20,090 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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SP02 EWS is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP02 EWS, 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 SP02 EWS registered?

SP02 EWS is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is SP02 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 EWS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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