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AJ02 HRE

2002 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,789 mi
Last recorded79,789 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 HRE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 79,789 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 79,789 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 60,711 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,911 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 30,227 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 30,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AJ02 HRE is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJ02 HRE, 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 AJ02 HRE registered?

AJ02 HRE is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is AJ02 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 HRE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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