MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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areas of corrossion on chassis
brake pipes showing corrossion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
areas of corrossion on chassis
brake pipes showing corrossion
exhaust pipework & joints rusty
front discs showing wear
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust pipework & joints rusty
front discs showing wear
The near-side front steering area has a squeak when turned lock to lock.
exhaust pipework & joints rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust pipework & joints rusty
slight play both front wheelbearings
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE51 CMU is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 62,956 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 AE51 CMU, 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 25 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of AE51 CMU?
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What year was AE51 CMU registered?
AE51 CMU is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is AE51 CMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE51 CMU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AE51 CMU have outstanding finance?
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