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SV52 WHU

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,587 mi
Last recorded57,587 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 WHU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 57,587 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 45,884 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,535 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 39,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,940 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges & close to legal limit

Fail 14 Nov 2008 28,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges & close to legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,361 miles

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,677 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 23,676 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s front brake disc inner surface quite rusty

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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SV52 WHU is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV52 WHU, 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 SV52 WHU registered?

SV52 WHU is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is SV52 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 WHU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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