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AE51 CNA

2001 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,957 mi
Last recorded80,957 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CNA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,957 miles

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

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

chassis has corrosion all over

Pass 24 May 2016 77,832 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 77,825 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 72,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 64,677 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 64,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 59,209 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,469 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,720 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

o/s wiper spilt

rusty fuel pipes

Fail 22 Jul 2009 43,720 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

o/s wiper spilt

rusty fuel pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,797 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 33,753 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,753 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,458 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 CNA is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AE51 CNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE51 CNA?

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What year was AE51 CNA registered?

AE51 CNA is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is AE51 CNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CNA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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