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BJ02 HVP

2002 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,580 mi
Last recorded49,580 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HVP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 49,580 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 47,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust mount detatched

Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 44,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,779 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 42,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,263 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 40,261 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,559 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,647 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 34,601 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,391 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,243 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,956 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,562 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,169 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 HVP is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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