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YK02 BXF

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,430 mi
Last recorded76,430 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 BXF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,868 miles

Both front Tyre's deteriorated (tread cracking)

Both sills slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,253 miles

free play in steering system

fuel pipes corroded

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jul 2015 71,253 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

free play in steering system

fuel pipes corroded

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,904 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,195 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,452 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 53,988 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,316 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,239 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,032 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,334 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,079 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 34,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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YK02 BXF is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YK02 BXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK02 BXF registered?

YK02 BXF is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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