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WK02 EVG

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,994 mi
Last recorded68,994 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 EVG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,063 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 62,896 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,972 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2011 59,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

covers fitted to both outer sills at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,489 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,324 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 44,324 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 40,455 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,125 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 28,844 miles

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

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

some corrosion on suspension parts

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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WK02 EVG is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WK02 EVG, 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 WK02 EVG registered?

WK02 EVG is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is WK02 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK02 EVG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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