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CN51 RXS

2001 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,763 mi
Last recorded68,763 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 68,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy surface corrosion on all chassis

long travel on handbrake

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2012 66,074 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy flaky corrosion on all chassis

long travel on handbrake

slight end float on both front wheel bearings

surface corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,329 miles

slight play in nsf stub axle assembly

surface corrosion omn all chassis

surface corrosion on nsf and osf suspention arms

surface corrosion on osf metal brake pipe

unable to check metal brake pipes underside of vehicle due to plastic covering

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,641 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective covers

unable to check outer sills fully due to side panels fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2010 60,638 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective covers

unable to check outer sills fully due to side panels fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2009 54,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,814 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 49,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,038 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,664 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 29,335 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 29,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 RXS is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

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

Is CN51 RXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 RXS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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