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AU02 OHS

2002 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,614 mi
Last recorded67,614 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,614 miles

front disc condition

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,978 miles

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

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,078 miles

front metal brake pipes surface corrosion

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,201 miles

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

new coil spring fitted o/s rear. new tail pipe fitted to exhaust.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,262 miles

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

side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,173 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,080 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 31,536 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,154 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,565 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 OHS is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU02 OHS, 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 AU02 OHS registered?

AU02 OHS is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AU02 OHS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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