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WU02 TZS

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,217 mi
Last recorded89,217 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,171 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,658 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 54,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 32,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,575 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 29,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WU02 TZS is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU02 TZS, 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 WU02 TZS registered?

WU02 TZS is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is WU02 TZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU02 TZS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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