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CN51 HPL

2001 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,134 mi
Last recorded74,134 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 HPL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,921 miles

Engine management light on

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 70,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,555 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 64,555 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,184 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 62,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,308 miles

nearside front shock damp

offside fornt tyre close to legal limit

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,591 miles

nearside front shock damp

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,935 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,771 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2007 43,600 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 43,597 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

axle breather pipe snapped on o/s

Pass 19 Aug 2006 36,326 miles

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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CN51 HPL is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CN51 HPL, 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 CN51 HPL registered?

CN51 HPL is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is CN51 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 HPL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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