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AO51 KGE

2002 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,297 mi
Last recorded38,297 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KGE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,297 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,486 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 35,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,843 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,463 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,086 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 27,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 25,425 miles

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

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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AO51 KGE is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AO51 KGE, 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 AO51 KGE registered?

AO51 KGE is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is AO51 KGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 KGE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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