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YK02 OUJ

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,254 mi
Last recorded81,254 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 OUJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 81,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,210 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,358 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,555 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,823 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,478 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroded to borderline

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded to borderline

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

Vac pipes to front hubs split

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,390 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded around hanger

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,825 miles

Brake pipes to NSF & NSR hoses corroded

PS belt req's adjustment

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing

Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,825 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipes to NSF & NSR hoses corroded

PS belt req's adjustment

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing

Wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,266 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 37,266 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

fuel pipes pitted

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 OUJ is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YK02 OUJ, 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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YK02 OUJ is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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