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CN51 VEK

2001 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,516 mi
Last recorded95,516 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 VEK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,516 miles

Extensive corrosion underneath.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear wheel is corroding.

Oil all over underside.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 95,465 miles

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

Extensive corrosion underneath.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear wheel is corroding.

O/s rear indicator is losing amber colouration.

Oil all over underside.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 91,364 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 91,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 89,514 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 89,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 87,285 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 84,722 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 84,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust mouinting peryshed

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Dec 2007 79,425 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 76,755 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 76,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 64,309 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 VEK is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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