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AF51 MKO

2002 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,923 mi
Last recorded91,923 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 MKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,923 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to both inner sills and chassis

engine management light on

towbar electrics bracket deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,160 miles

Exhaust tailpipe clamp broken but exhaust secure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,081 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 61,072 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,443 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

nearside front hub breather pipe split

offside front hub breather pipe split

Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,920 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 44,282 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,435 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,530 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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AF51 MKO is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 AF51 MKO, 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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AF51 MKO is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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