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BJ02 HVO

2002 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,794 mi
Last recorded92,794 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HVO
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 92,794 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 49,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 185/65 14 ~3mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlight lenses deteriorating

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 15 May 2017 49,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 185/65 14 ~3mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlight lenses deteriorating

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 May 2016 45,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 14 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 14 May 2016 45,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 14 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

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

Pass 14 May 2015 41,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside outer CV gaiter perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2015 41,907 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside outer CV gaiter perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2014 38,682 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 May 2014 38,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2013 34,949 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,158 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,158 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,402 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,234 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,987 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,843 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,691 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,700 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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BJ02 HVO is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BJ02 HVO, 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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BJ02 HVO is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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