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YN02 XYZ

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,409 mi
Last recorded77,409 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 XYZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 77,409 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 72,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 67,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 64,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine misfire

front number plate damaged

offside front wing mirror glass cracked

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 25 May 2011 59,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust braket snapped

front number plate slight damage

under body surface rust

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,635 miles

coil sping rusted

front brake flexy hoses metal feral rusted

suspension rubbers perished

under body rusted

Fail 7 Apr 2010 54,625 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

coil sping rusted

front brake flexy hoses metal feral rusted

suspension rubbers perished

under body rusted

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,027 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,921 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 35,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,767 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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YN02 XYZ is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YN02 XYZ, 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 YN02 XYZ registered?

YN02 XYZ is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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