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CA51 HJF

2002 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,946 mi
Last recorded88,946 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 HJF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 84,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 67,115 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,224 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,708 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,238 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,793 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,601 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 56,379 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 54,870 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,681 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,558 miles

nearside aim too low.wipers perished.exhaust not in rubber mount.

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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CA51 HJF is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CA51 HJF, 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 CA51 HJF registered?

CA51 HJF is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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