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AK52 UNT

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,935 mi
Last recorded66,935 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 UNT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,935 miles

o/s/r tyre low

play at front bearings

Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,935 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre low

play at front bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,311 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 57,958 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,864 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,157 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,973 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 28,795 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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AK52 UNT is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK52 UNT, 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 AK52 UNT registered?

AK52 UNT is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is AK52 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 UNT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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