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CF02 UMU

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,152 mi
Last recorded77,152 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 UMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 77,152 miles

All underside has been heavley undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle rear. o/s/f inner arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis has general corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

High hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted

Underside of vehicle covered in black paint.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 74,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Vehicle full off underseal

Fail 17 Jan 2018 74,111 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Vehicle full off underseal

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,857 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,579 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,480 miles

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

n/s/f brake pads getting low

rust started on chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,238 miles

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

rust started on chassis

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,598 miles

play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jan 2011 61,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,960 miles

o/s sill step loose

play in o/s front wheel bearing

rear exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,286 miles

unable to de-select four wheel drive

Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,657 miles

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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CF02 UMU is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CF02 UMU, 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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CF02 UMU is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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