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AE51 CPX

2001 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,550 mi
Last recorded72,550 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 72,550 miles

all welding repair's covered in underseal full inspection not possible

Fail 15 May 2018 72,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner acrh (6.1.B.2)

all welding repair's covered in underseal full inspection not possible

Pass 17 May 2017 72,237 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion rear panel [excessive no sharp edge's]

Fail 15 May 2017 72,225 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal marked yellow x3 (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal marked yellow x4 (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion n/s/f brake backing plate

corrosion rear panel [excessive no sharp edge's]

Pass 25 May 2016 70,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s f (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 70,571 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail n/s/r inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear body mount behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s f (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 69,673 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

repair o/s/r stone chipped

Fail 15 May 2015 69,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 68,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot inspect brake pipes front to rear

heavy corrosion on all underside of vehicle including chassis

Fail 14 May 2014 68,654 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot inspect brake pipes front to rear

heavy corrosion on all underside of vehicle including chassis

Pass 15 May 2013 68,066 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 68,064 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2012 67,663 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 66,778 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 65,453 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 64,599 miles

Oil leak

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2008 64,010 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 64,010 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general surface corrosion underside

splits in both wiper blades

Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,764 miles

nearside and offside wiper blades split.

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 CPX is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CPX, 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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AE51 CPX is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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