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BX52 XXW

2002 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,442 mi
Last recorded89,442 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XXW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,442 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front bumper insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2015 89,439 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,178 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,521 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrision on front brake pipes

corrision on rear road springs

eml light on

slight blow on middle exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,713 miles

Engine managment light on

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,023 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres close to limit

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,522 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 54,522 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,566 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,568 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,392 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,650 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 29,637 miles

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

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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BX52 XXW is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BX52 XXW, 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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BX52 XXW is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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