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BV02 WHE

2002 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,240 mi
Last recorded49,240 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WHE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,240 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc rusty on inside

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,954 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,509 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slightley binding

Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,376 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,522 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 37,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,690 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 33,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,094 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 WHE is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WHE, 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 WHE registered?

BV02 WHE is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is BV02 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 WHE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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