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CN51 VJZ

2001 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,570 mi
Last recorded92,570 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,570 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 92,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 89,867 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,920 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill covers fitted, unable to obtain full excess

Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,688 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside chassis

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,761 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,023 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,875 miles

Passerger side idle arm worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,142 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,209 miles

Drivers front brake disc corroding inner

Nearside Inner Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 64,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,246 miles

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

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

both front flex brake pipe metal ferrules rusty

both front lower support bushes lower shock absorber mounts bonding start fail

both front support bushes on anti roll bar worn [d bush]

front nearside servo pipe to drive hub broken

Fail 14 Aug 2008 60,246 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front flex brake pipe metal ferrules rusty

both front lower support bushes lower shock absorber mounts bonding start fail

both front support bushes on anti roll bar worn [d bush]

front nearside servo pipe to drive hub broken

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,655 miles

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

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

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

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

both front flex brake hoses metal sections are rusting

rear offside tyre worn to wear bars

slight blow on 1st exhaust box

Fail 3 Sep 2007 50,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front flex brake hoses metal sections are rusting

rear offside tyre worn to wear bars

slight blow on 1st exhaust box

Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,305 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 41,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

full length plastic undertrays fitted up to gearbox,acess to view components limited

plastic covers fitted over outer sills,acess to view sills nil

Fail 1 Jul 2006 41,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 37,993 miles

slight end-float in both rear wheel bearings

tail end exhaust box clamp very rusty

tappley reading on brake performance

unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to plastic coating

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to panels fitted

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 VJZ is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2001 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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