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AU52 PXZ

2002 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,160 mi
Last recorded97,160 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 PXZ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,160 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front panel corroded

rear number plate faded

Fail 23 Sep 2014 100,465 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded back plates rusted out large areas of corrosion but serviceable

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,062 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake pipes have been cleaned and greased

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle and sills ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

Fail 3 Sep 2013 91,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle and sills ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,094 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 76,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 62,374 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,848 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,632 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,962 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,426 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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AU52 PXZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU52 PXZ, 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 AU52 PXZ registered?

AU52 PXZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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