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A15 PFP

2002 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,120 mi
Last recorded51,120 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PFP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 51,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 51,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 47,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 42,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 38,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 35,611 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 34,956 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 34,209 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 33,519 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 33,027 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 32,430 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,868 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 31,395 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,491 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,728 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,351 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,583 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 21,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,330 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,278 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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A15 PFP is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A15 PFP, 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 A15 PFP registered?

A15 PFP is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is A15 PFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 PFP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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