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BV52 ANF

2002 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,929 mi
Last recorded54,929 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 ANF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,929 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 54,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,094 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,482 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,211 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 11,600 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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BV52 ANF is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV52 ANF, 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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How do I check the history of BV52 ANF?

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What year was BV52 ANF registered?

BV52 ANF is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is BV52 ANF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 ANF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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