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SP02 OJX

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,856 mi
Last recorded62,856 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 OJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2010 62,856 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

petrol tank sweating

Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,856 miles

petrol tank sweating

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,781 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 55,781 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front number plate starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,854 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 50,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,937 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 45,935 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,839 miles

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

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

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 OJX is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJX, 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 SP02 OJX registered?

SP02 OJX is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is SP02 OJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 OJX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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