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AE02 RHX

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,438 mi
Last recorded122,438 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RHX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 122,438 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside under sills (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 117,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 112,803 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 107,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 102,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 97,242 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 91,799 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,244 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 85,095 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 78,479 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,093 miles

o/s front brake flex ferule corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,230 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 63,230 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 55,811 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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AE02 RHX 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 80%.

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 AE02 RHX, 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 AE02 RHX registered?

AE02 RHX is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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