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SP02 OKC

2002 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

61,944 mi
Last recorded61,944 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 OKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,944 miles

chassis has general surface corrosion

offside rear parking brake cable is chaffed

Pass 22 May 2013 57,447 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 53,667 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 53,361 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,624 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,525 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 50,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,367 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,170 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 OKC is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Red 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 SP02 OKC, 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 OKC registered?

SP02 OKC is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is SP02 OKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 OKC 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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