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SY52 UKF

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,249 mi
Last recorded60,249 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 60,249 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,987 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 48,987 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,617 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 41,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,778 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,861 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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SY52 UKF is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

SY52 UKF is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is SY52 UKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 UKF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY52 UKF have outstanding finance?

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