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SY52 UJV

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,335 mi
Last recorded82,335 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 UJV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,335 miles

brake pipe at tank unable to see

dampness on steering box

engine warning liht on

front shocker damp

front to rear fuel pipes very corroded

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded at neck

nearside rear spring very corroded

offside front wiper sitting of screen

rear tyres 3.5mm/4mm

slight oil leak from engine?front diff mount

small chips in windscreen

spare wheel carrier damaged

tyre size 205/70/15

Pass 4 Nov 2010 73,500 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 73,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,716 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 66,340 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 66,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 62,083 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 62,053 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 54,176 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,282 miles

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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SY52 UJV is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY52 UJV, 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 SY52 UJV registered?

SY52 UJV is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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