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BU52 YHN

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

65,333 mi
Last recorded65,333 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YHN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,333 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXY BRAKE PIPES METAL ENDS CORRODING

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 29 Aug 2016 65,326 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONT FLEXY BRAKE PIPES METAL ENDS CORRODING

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,093 miles

smell of petrol around fuel tank

vacuum air leak from manifold

Fail 2 Sep 2015 61,089 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

smell of petrol around fuel tank

vacuum air leak from manifold

Fail 1 Sep 2015 61,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres cracking and perished on sidewalls

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perished close to legal requirments

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,654 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 57,654 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,425 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 54,425 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,768 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 50,673 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)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

chassis rusted throughout

eml on

rear exhaust mount broken off

Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,374 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 44,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside wiper blade worn

rear exhaust mounting broken,(exhaust still well supported)

Fail 31 May 2011 44,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside wiper blade worn

rear exhaust mounting broken,(exhaust still well supported)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 42,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,139 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,795 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Dec 2008 37,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,759 miles

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

blue lights on front bumper illegal.

lights fitted to washer jets illegal.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,855 miles

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

both rear tyres perished in sidewalls

main silencer heat shield loose

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 16 Aug 2006 27,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

both rear tyres perished in sidewalls

main silencer heat shield loose

rear wiper blade torn

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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BU52 YHN is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 BU52 YHN, 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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BU52 YHN is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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