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AE51 CMU

2001 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,012 mi
Last recorded103,012 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 103,012 miles

areas of corrossion on chassis

brake pipes showing corrossion

Fail 21 Feb 2011 102,844 miles

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

areas of corrossion on chassis

brake pipes showing corrossion

Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,835 miles

exhaust pipework & joints rusty

front discs showing wear

Fail 22 Feb 2010 90,694 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 81,814 miles

The near-side front steering area has a squeak when turned lock to lock.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 70,966 miles

exhaust pipework & joints rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2008 70,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 61,301 miles

slight play both front wheelbearings

Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,604 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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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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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.

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