MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH FRONT INNER AND OUTER SILLS / INNER WHEEL ARCH OSR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ALL Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover CRACKED
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel lines surface corrosion /both front hub vacumn hoses broken away
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel lines surface corrosion /both front hub vacumn hoses broken away
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
CHASSIS SURFACE CORROSION
NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATING
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PIPES ABOVE FUEL TANK CORRODED
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear service brakes slight uneaven braking
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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AU52 NWK is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 AU52 NWK, 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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AU52 NWK is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2002.
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