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AE51 PWX

2001 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,620 mi
Last recorded95,620 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 PWX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 95,620 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 95,553 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,116 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear inner and outer sill holed Not within 30

Fail 4 Jan 2017 93,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/15 h (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear inner and outer sill holed Not within 30

Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,480 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,653 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,210 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lower reading on n/s rear service + park brake

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,193 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 35,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,124 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,830 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 24,970 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 PWX is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PWX, 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 PWX registered?

AE51 PWX is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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