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CN51 JVP

2001 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,639 mi
Last recorded87,639 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,639 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,639 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,258 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 82,258 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,619 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,252 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

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

X2 FRONT BREATHERS SPLIT

Fail 11 Nov 2011 78,206 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

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

X2 FRONT BREATHERS SPLIT

Pass 26 Nov 2010 76,193 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,058 miles

ABS system not working - light sequence operates as it should.

Both rear indicators faded.

Front & centre metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Front brake pads low.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 71,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ABS system not working - light sequence operates as it should.

Both rear indicators faded.

Front & centre metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Front brake pads low.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,348 miles

Both rear indicators faded.

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 59,870 miles

ABS sensor wires cut - lamp working as it should.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,870 miles

ABS sensor wires cut - lamp working as it should.

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jan 2007 97,316 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 97,316 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,227 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 43,704 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 43,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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 JVP is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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