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CN51 JSZ

2001 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,408 mi
Last recorded89,408 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,408 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers deterioated

offside front tyre cut to centre tread area no cords apparent at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,384 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front upper ball joint dust covers deterioated

surface corrosion nearside metal brake pipe to flexy brake hose

surface corrosion to underside sill and chassis areas

Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,069 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S and N/S bump stops missing

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tow bar plug fog lamp inoprative

Fail 5 Jul 2012 82,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S and N/S bump stops missing

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tow bar plug fog lamp inoprative

Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,773 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 77,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play nearside front steering idler

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,255 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 72,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,215 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 66,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,492 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 60,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,283 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 51,033 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 38,711 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 38,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 JSZ 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 56.3%.

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 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 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

CN51 JSZ is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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