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WX02 VZT

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,568 mi
Last recorded81,568 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 VZT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 81,568 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,894 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,189 miles

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

centre-rear exhaust corroded/rear mount broken but not insecure.

engine management light illuminated.

nearside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated (205/70/15)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2011 76,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre-rear exhaust corroded/rear mount broken but not insecure.

engine management light illuminated.

nearside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated (205/70/15)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2010 72,856 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 72,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 66,744 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 66,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine management light displayed.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,511 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,185 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,555 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,349 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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WX02 VZT is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX02 VZT, 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 WX02 VZT registered?

WX02 VZT is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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