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SP02 VMH

2002 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,698 mi
Last recorded57,698 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 VMH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,698 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,022 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all stearing and suspention components corroded

under chasis has service rust

Fail 11 Mar 2015 50,022 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all stearing and suspention components corroded

under chasis has service rust

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,731 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 45,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

wiper blade ends torn.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,426 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,444 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 35,444 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,265 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,765 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,935 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 24,891 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 18,905 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 VMH is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

SP02 VMH is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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