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CN02 OFU

2002 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,065 mi
Last recorded112,065 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 OFU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2016 112,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Eml light on

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 112,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 106,821 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear axel slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 106,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,566 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing panels slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside steering idler has slight play

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2014 100,557 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing panels slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside steering idler has slight play

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2013 95,526 miles

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

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

nearside rear axle end has slight end float play

oil leak around engine

Pass 3 Mar 2012 90,057 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 81,767 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2010 72,524 miles

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

front exhaust bracket slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside wiper starting to split

offside and nearside front upper back wishbone bushes have slight play

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,637 miles

both chassis rail rails slightly corroded

both front wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust slightly corroded

water leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,544 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,637 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 48,051 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front hub vacumn pipes broke away

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 24 Nov 2005 38,637 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 38,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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CN02 OFU is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CN02 OFU, 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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CN02 OFU is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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