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CN02 YXA

2002 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,677 mi
Last recorded126,677 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 126,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion

tape on n/s/f seat belt

Fail 17 Mar 2014 126,677 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion

tape on n/s/f seat belt

Pass 30 Mar 2013 113,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 84,978 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,794 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 67,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,370 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 49,782 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,231 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,977 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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CN02 YXA is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN02 YXA, 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 CN02 YXA registered?

CN02 YXA is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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