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YR02 ZTH

2002 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,653 mi
Last recorded127,653 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 ZTH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 127,653 miles

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

Chassis & underside corroded

Exhaust corroded

Inner & outer sills corroded

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

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

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 122,779 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 122,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 117,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 117,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 111,193 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 111,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 101,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated but light output not reduced

Chassis corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Fuel tank shield corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,420 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery loose

Fail 20 Mar 2012 92,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery loose

Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,435 miles

both front brakepipes to brakehoses are showing signs of corrosion

the nearside rear and both front wheel bearings showing slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2010 72,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 72,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 66,986 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 61,098 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 61,086 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,566 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 54,862 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 46,449 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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YR02 ZTH is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR02 ZTH, 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 YR02 ZTH registered?

YR02 ZTH is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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