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CN51 VGX

2001 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,242 mi
Last recorded82,242 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 82,242 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,051 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front lights (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

tow bar mounting bolts excessively corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 76,103 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded complete structure (6.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

tow bar mounting bolts excessively corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 72,584 miles

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

all steering & suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2015 72,584 miles

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

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

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

Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

all steering & suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 87,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,592 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 64,592 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,319 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 57,522 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,522 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,124 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,124 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 50,762 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 50,762 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,166 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 47,166 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 42,003 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 33,828 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 33,828 miles

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

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 VGX is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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