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AO51 KWN

2001 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,581 mi
Last recorded132,581 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KWN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 132,581 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 122,937 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 122,937 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,097 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front lower control arm rusty but not holed

Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front front vac pipes to freewheeling hubs split

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 92,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre aged cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre aged cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,757 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 83,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,581 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 76,089 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,215 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,377 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 60,219 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,427 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,094 miles

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

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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AO51 KWN is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO51 KWN, 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 AO51 KWN registered?

AO51 KWN is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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