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AE51 PVY

2001 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,341 mi
Last recorded76,341 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 PVY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,969 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,411 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,446 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,992 miles

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,832 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 46,736 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,679 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 28,383 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 28,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside 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 PVY is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PVY, 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

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What year was AE51 PVY registered?

AE51 PVY is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AE51 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 PVY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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