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AK02 SYG

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,553 mi
Last recorded55,553 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 SYG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 55,553 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine warning light staying on

Fail 23 Nov 2016 55,552 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (lens) (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine warning light staying on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,162 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 22 Oct 2015 37,162 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 27 Jul 2015 37,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F tyre bald on outer shoulder

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2014 33,351 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,814 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,555 miles

small split osf wiper blade

Fail 13 Jul 2012 22,504 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres perished

small split osf wiper blade

Pass 20 Jul 2011 17,482 miles

all tyres deteriorated

the n/s/r foot brake is poor

Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,351 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 8,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 7,324 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 6,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,268 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 6,268 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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AK02 SYG is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK02 SYG, 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 AK02 SYG registered?

AK02 SYG is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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