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BF02 NFM

2002 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,222 mi
Last recorded48,222 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 NFM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 48,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,309 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,531 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perished on outer wall and inside tread

dampness around gearbox

Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,045 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,918 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 5,243 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 12,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 11,731 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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BF02 NFM is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF02 NFM, 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 BF02 NFM registered?

BF02 NFM is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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