MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML on.
Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
some play in both front wheel bearings.
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
EML on.
Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
some play in both front wheel bearings.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both rear tyres worn to limit.
some wear in steering idler.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both rear tyres worn to limit.
some wear in steering idler.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front exhaust mountings broken but exhaust still secure.
nearside rear tyre worn to wear indicators
offside front tyre worn on edge.
some movement in both front wheel bearings.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front exhaust mountings broken but exhaust still secure.
nearside rear tyre worn to wear indicators
offside front tyre worn on edge.
some movement in both front wheel bearings.
both rear tyres nearing the wear indicators.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres nearing the wear indicators.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake pads wearing thin.
nearside front tyre worn to limit on outer edge.
offside rear tyre worn close to limit
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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WJ52 UNK is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 WJ52 UNK, 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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WJ52 UNK is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 October 2002.
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