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AU02 NJK

2002 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,660 mi
Last recorded96,660 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 NJK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,660 miles

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

rear tail pipe rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2013 96,499 miles

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

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

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

rear tail pipe rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,719 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 88,714 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,778 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,573 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 58,495 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 51,519 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jan 2008 51,519 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

vac pipes for 4wd on front hubs split/perished

Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,727 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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AU02 NJK is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU02 NJK, 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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AU02 NJK is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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