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BJ02 HVZ

2002 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,668 mi
Last recorded60,668 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HVZ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,668 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2009 35,532 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,567 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 32,567 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 28,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel filter has slight dampness around it but no leak found

nearside rear foot brake effort getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filter has slight dampness around it but no leak found

nearside rear foot brake effort getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,137 miles

Nearside Front 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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BJ02 HVZ 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 75%.

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 HVZ, 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 BJ02 HVZ registered?

BJ02 HVZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is BJ02 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ02 HVZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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