CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF51 MKP

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,989 mi
Last recorded102,989 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 MKP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2015 102,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float idler arm (2.1.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 100,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake binding slightly

the front to rear brake pipe is corroded over the fuel tank

there is wear to the offside front top suspension ball joint

tow bar electrics not tested/ 7 pin

Fail 17 Jul 2014 100,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,738 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all indicators faded

all tyres cracking in tread and rear tyres wearing low

brake fluid black, suface corrosion on servo and various brake pipes

chassis and inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside and nearside front breather pipes in inner wheel arches broken

offside front ball joint gaitor damp with grease

oil on engine and transmission

stonechips on windscreen

various marks to bodywork

various suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 93,738 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all indicators faded

all tyres cracking in tread and rear tyres wearing low

brake fluid black, suface corrosion on servo and various brake pipes

chassis and inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

front wiper blades smearing and cracking

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside and nearside front breather pipes in inner wheel arches broken

offside front ball joint gaitor damp with grease

oil on engine and transmission

stonechips on windscreen

various marks to bodywork

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,294 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Jul 2011 85,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front under wing brake pipes corroded (CLEANED AND TREATED/ NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED)

slight wear to both front wheel bearings (NO PROBLEM)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,405 miles

offside front under wing brake pipes corroded (CLEANED AND TREATED/ NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED)

slight wear to both front wheel bearings (NO PROBLEM)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,606 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,387 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,597 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,033 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,033 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

vacumn pipes to front axle perished

Fail 17 Feb 2007 42,083 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres surface cracked

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 42,083 miles

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

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

both rear tyres surface cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2006 38,694 miles

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

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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF51 MKP is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AF51 MKP, 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

How do I check the history of AF51 MKP?

You can check the full history of AF51 MKP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF51 MKP registered?

AF51 MKP is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is AF51 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 MKP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF51 MKP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF51 MKP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.