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YJ51 YXP

2002 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,268 mi
Last recorded71,268 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 YXP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,268 miles

under sealant all over the car

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

car been stood for a while

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,640 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front antiroll bar d bushes slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2012 68,632 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front antiroll bar d bushes slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2009 62,680 miles

corrosion on springs

corrosion underfloor front to rear

slight corrosion on discs

slight corrosion on inner archs

slight leak on exhaust

slight oil leak

slight play on both side rear wheel bearing

slight playon both side front balljoints

Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,293 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 44,323 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,204 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 34,204 miles

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

o/s n/s front wheel bearings front ball joints top and lower

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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YJ51 YXP is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YJ51 YXP, 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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YJ51 YXP is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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