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AU02 NHG

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,920 mi
Last recorded87,920 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 NHG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,920 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,367 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,798 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,723 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 49,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,157 miles

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

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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AU02 NHG is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU02 NHG, 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

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What year was AU02 NHG registered?

AU02 NHG is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AU02 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 NHG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU02 NHG have outstanding finance?

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