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AJ02 HPP

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,004 mi
Last recorded108,004 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 HPP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,004 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust rusted at flange

Fail 9 Feb 2016 108,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust rusted at flange

no emissions test

Pass 19 Jan 2015 100,089 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 95,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 88,647 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 76,267 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,528 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,206 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,209 miles

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

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,323 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,518 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,967 miles

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

both rear tyres worn down to 2mm

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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AJ02 HPP is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ02 HPP, 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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AJ02 HPP is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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