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AE52 NTL

2002 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,162 mi
Last recorded98,162 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NTL
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,162 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,028 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,586 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 69,586 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 68,222 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,108 miles

Offside rear tyre right on legal limit and starting to split

front tyres in poor condition

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre very low on tread and starting to split where sidewall meets tread

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust hanger rotten

Fail 20 Jan 2009 66,107 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres in poor condition

handbrake travel high

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre very low on tread and splitting where sidewall meets tread

rear exhaust hanger rotten

Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,794 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 48,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,328 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?

Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,454
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,711
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,580
position lamp(s) not working 1,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,561
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AE52 NTL is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 46,552 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Mentor fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 NTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE52 NTL registered?

AE52 NTL is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is AE52 NTL safe to buy?

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