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WU02 CZF

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

102,342 mi
Last recorded102,342 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 CZF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 102,342 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 102,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in arch behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower steering idler has play

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 98,745 miles

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 94,863 miles

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 91,213 miles

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Fail 8 Dec 2022 91,210 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 86,329 miles

Central Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,902 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,507 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 75,504 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket snapped in center causing exhaust to be insecure and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions outer tyre is perished or cracking (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel no hand brake or does not meet the requirement (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand brake does not meet the requirement (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 69,393 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted (1.1.18 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,213 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 66,213 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,833 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,711 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,581 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 58,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 51,587 miles

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

both front 4 wheel drive vac pipes broken

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 11 May 2012 51,587 miles

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

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

both front 4 wheel drive vac pipes broken

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 18 May 2011 44,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light corrosion on both front brake pipes

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

Offside rear tyre badly cracked on side wall, but not yet showing plys/cords

Pass 21 May 2010 38,038 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 38,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 29,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2009 29,546 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2008 21,642 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracked outer walls ON LIMIT

slight play n/s steering idler

Fail 21 May 2008 21,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracked outer walls ON LIMIT

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 22 May 2007 12,741 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 4,249 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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WU02 CZF is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WU02 CZF, 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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WU02 CZF is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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