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AU52 NWK

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,120 mi
Last recorded101,120 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NWK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 101,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,477 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,246 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 99,245 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,468 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 98,466 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,594 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 95,592 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,422 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 93,342 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 93,342 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,378 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 88,317 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 80,487 miles

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

CHASSIS SURFACE CORROSION

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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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,581 miles

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

rear service brakes slight uneaven braking

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,290 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,182 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 46,182 miles

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?

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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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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