MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,212 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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V501 LCS is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2000 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 68,430 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 V501 LCS, 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 26 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of V501 LCS?
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What year was V501 LCS registered?
V501 LCS is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 January 2000.
Is V501 LCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V501 LCS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V501 LCS have outstanding finance?
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