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AF51 ULX

2001 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,246 mi
Last recorded81,246 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ULX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,246 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 80,870 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 78,045 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 30 May 2013 78,045 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 May 2012 74,398 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both head lights just have a pattern

Fail 21 May 2012 74,398 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both head lights just have a pattern

Pass 20 May 2011 68,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 68,601 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 60,722 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 60,722 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 May 2009 52,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 52,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,905 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 42,254 miles

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,394 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 37,984 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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AF51 ULX 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 62.5%.

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 AF51 ULX, 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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AF51 ULX is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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