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AM52 DYO

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,602 mi
Last recorded152,602 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 DYO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 152,602 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 147,244 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 140,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

hand brake weak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 136,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 124,063 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust mountig bolt loose

Fail 25 Feb 2013 124,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust mountig bolt loose

Pass 22 Feb 2012 108,843 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 108,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

back box missing

vaccuum hoses to front hubs split

Pass 24 Feb 2011 94,593 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 94,593 miles

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

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

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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AM52 DYO is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM52 DYO, 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

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What year was AM52 DYO registered?

AM52 DYO is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM52 DYO safe to buy?

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