MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
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
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of AE52 NTL?
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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?
The MOT history for AE52 NTL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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