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BV51 NKT

2001 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,409 mi
Last recorded91,409 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 NKT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,563 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Underside and components heavily undersealed impairing full inspection of components

various suspension components and prescribed areas corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 15 Dec 2016 84,365 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement diff to body,front and rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside upper (2.4.C.3c)

engine guards and underguards fitted restricting full inspection of some components

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and various suspension components

sill covers fitted restricting full inspection of various items

underside of vehicle and components heavily under guarded restricting full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Dec 2015 82,259 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush axle diff to body (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside rails and crossmembers (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded various (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 82,179 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush axle diff to body (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside rails and crossmembers (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded various (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,129 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,898 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,057 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 47,046 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,141 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,956 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 36,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 33,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,190 miles

footbrake travel near limit

Fail 29 Jan 2007 29,179 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,845 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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BV51 NKT is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BV51 NKT, 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 BV51 NKT registered?

BV51 NKT is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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