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AK02 OTL

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,059 mi
Last recorded99,059 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OTL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 99,059 miles

Exhaust slight blow

Inner sills, chassis, and fuel tank carrier heavily corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,043 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Brake pipes corroded

Chassis corroded

Exhaust slight blow

Front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fuel tank shield corroded

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Parking brake effort only just within requirements

Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,614 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 86,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,183 miles

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

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

chassis has fresh covering of underseal

Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,201 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,211 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underbody has signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2012 71,394 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,095 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipe corroded above fuel tank cannot fully inspect

front exhust bracket broken

Fail 24 Sep 2011 68,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipe corroded above fuel tank cannot fully inspect

front exhust bracket broken

Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,746 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,908 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 56,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,776 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,954 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,023 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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AK02 OTL is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK02 OTL, 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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AK02 OTL is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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