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CN51 VHJ

2001 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,104 mi
Last recorded92,104 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 VHJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,104 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 92,104 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,099 miles

engine management light on

slight play in steering universal joint under bonnet

Fail 14 Sep 2011 87,094 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in steering universal joint under bonnet

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,678 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,135 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,653 miles

advise check front wheel alignment

Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,417 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 51,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 47,759 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 VHJ is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 VHJ, 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 VHJ is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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