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WO51 KCF

2002 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,624 mi
Last recorded146,624 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO51 KCF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 146,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under

Fail 29 May 2019 146,622 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under

Pass 26 Sep 2017 146,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2016 144,696 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 144,688 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 120,777 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 120,777 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 109,574 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 106,856 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 106,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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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WO51 KCF is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WO51 KCF, 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 WO51 KCF registered?

WO51 KCF is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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