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CN51 YPO

2001 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,820 mi
Last recorded75,820 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Sportage62,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 75,816 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 68,981 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 68,980 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 63,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,965 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 60,965 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,689 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,978 miles

surface rust on underside

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,258 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 46,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,701 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 41,701 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 36,135 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Dec 2005 29,077 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 YPO is a 2001 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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