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CA02 NLJ

2002 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,362 mi
Last recorded45,362 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 NLJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 45,362 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 45,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,449 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 26,058 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,439 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,310 miles

brakes uneven

o/s/f tyre

rear brake balance

Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,420 miles

warp on front brakes

Fail 29 Jun 2009 15,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

warp on front brakes

Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,794 miles

warp on front brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2008 14,485 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 14,485 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,953 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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CA02 NLJ is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA02 NLJ, 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 CA02 NLJ registered?

CA02 NLJ is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is CA02 NLJ safe to buy?

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