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AE51 CNU

2001 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,281 mi
Last recorded65,281 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CNU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,281 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2012 60,663 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 60,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,359 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 54,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 46,785 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 46,783 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 44,303 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,879 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 23,845 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 23,840 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,225 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 CNU is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CNU, 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 CNU registered?

AE51 CNU is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AE51 CNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CNU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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