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BG52 FEF

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,475 mi
Last recorded61,475 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FEF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 61,475 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,226 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,012 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,445 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 49,435 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE FLEXI HOSES CORRODED

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,062 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 43,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,036 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 41,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 40,996 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,827 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 29,826 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,375 miles

O/S N/.S FRONT FLEX HOSES [STEEL ENDS GREASE COVERED

Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,259 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 18,239 miles

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BG52 FEF is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG52 FEF, 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 BG52 FEF registered?

BG52 FEF is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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