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AE52 PXK

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,609 mi
Last recorded106,609 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 PXK
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,609 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 106,608 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 102,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,376 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 97,375 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,511 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 57,511 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 85,245 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 75,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 67,221 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 156,608 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 59,345 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 53,987 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 53,986 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 50,664 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 PXK is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 PXK?

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What year was AE52 PXK registered?

AE52 PXK is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AE52 PXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 PXK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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