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CN51 HPO

2001 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,331 mi
Last recorded73,331 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 25 Jun 2014 73,331 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal slightly spongy

n/s/r tyre soft

Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,797 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 65,797 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,733 miles

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

Exhaust Slightly Deteriorated

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,746 miles

General Corrosion on Chassis and suspension components

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 47,746 miles

General Corrosion on Chassis and suspension components

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,068 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 38,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 33,819 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

os wiper perished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,819 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

os wiper perished

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,091 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,594 miles

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

n/s front tyre on legal limit

play in n/s front steering idler

Pass 12 Sep 2005 9,088 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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CN51 HPO 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 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 CN51 HPO, 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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CN51 HPO is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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