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BX51 NXK

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,093 mi
Last recorded69,093 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NXK
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 69,093 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,781 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,421 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,104 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,782 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 67,782 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,465 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,687 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 65,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,718 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,531 miles

front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Fail 23 Jul 2009 33,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wiper blades split but clearing screen

nearside tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2008 27,627 miles

Hand Brake Travel ( Still Has Reserve )

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

Rear Bumper damage.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 24,283 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,911 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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BX51 NXK is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 50,048 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 BX51 NXK, 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 25 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX51 NXK registered?

BX51 NXK is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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