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WA52 NYB

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,276 mi
Last recorded101,276 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 NYB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 101,276 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 97,107 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Both sills showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 97,107 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Both sills showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,532 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 95,532 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Both inner sills starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 82,895 miles

rear exhaust system heavily corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 80,629 miles

advise both front headlamps misting

Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,920 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 77,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 74,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,420 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 70,419 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,135 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,291 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 54,288 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s n/s hoses @ rear of a b s hubs split

Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,108 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 45,104 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 36,360 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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WA52 NYB is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WA52 NYB, 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 WA52 NYB registered?

WA52 NYB is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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