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WK02 KVS

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,657 mi
Last recorded62,657 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 KVS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2020 62,657 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis area by shock and body mount (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering spring mount (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,269 miles

sills undersealed

Fail 23 Nov 2018 53,235 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,377 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 46,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,372 miles

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

oil leak at engine

Fail 21 Apr 2017 46,372 miles

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

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

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,715 miles

Small play in front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Apr 2016 45,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Small play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,312 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 44,312 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,262 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

rear exhaust pipe heavily corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 40,960 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,084 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,066 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,119 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,371 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,148 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,801 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,366 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 23,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KVS is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WK02 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

WK02 KVS is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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