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CN02 YJA

2002 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,081 mi
Last recorded115,081 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 YJA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 115,081 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 115,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 111,412 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,003 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,264 miles

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

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

corrosion to various places

Pass 25 Nov 2010 68,227 miles

corrosion to various places

Pass 28 Nov 2009 52,798 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 52,798 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 43,081 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 43,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,504 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 34,504 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,246 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 29,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YJA is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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