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CN52 CXS

2002 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,856 mi
Last recorded142,856 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Sportage60,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 CXS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 142,856 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis rusty & flakey

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 28 May 2014 142,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis rusty & flakey

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 125,882 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 112,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f shock light misting oil

Fail 30 May 2012 112,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f shock light misting oil

Pass 24 Feb 2011 99,586 miles

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

Foot brake pedal edge,is worn?

Foot brake pedal has little travel?

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,556 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 88,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 74,679 miles

engine check light on dash

Pass 29 Dec 2007 61,698 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 61,697 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2007 50,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,971 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 47,971 miles

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

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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CN52 CXS is a 2002 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 CN52 CXS, 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 CN52 CXS registered?

CN52 CXS is a 2002 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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