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SV02 FDO

2002 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,369 mi
Last recorded39,369 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 FDO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2017 39,369 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & outer sill rusty & holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & outer sill rusty & holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,852 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 36,852 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (5.2.6)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,092 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,957 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,023 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2010 30,022 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,816 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 19,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 7,981 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 7,620 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 7,620 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine man light on, idle speed high

Pass 23 Jan 2006 7,388 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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SV02 FDO is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV02 FDO, 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 SV02 FDO registered?

SV02 FDO is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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