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BV02 WGN

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,960 mi
Last recorded59,960 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WGN
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,960 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 23 Mar 2015 59,960 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 22 Mar 2014 85,122 miles

brake pipes covered unable to check propelry-slight judder at front brakes-o/s/mirror damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,708 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012
Fail 18 Feb 2012

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,563 miles

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

engine warning lamp iluminated

Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,650 miles

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

engine management light iluminated

front anti roll bar droplinks dust covers worn

Fail 16 Feb 2010 66,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

management light staying on

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,466 miles

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

hand brake has slight excessive travel

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,676 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 36,060 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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BV02 WGN is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV02 WGN, 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 BV02 WGN registered?

BV02 WGN is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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