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CK02 CJZ

2002 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,257 mi
Last recorded43,257 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 CJZ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 43,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 May 2017 43,257 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 8,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 8,707 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 8,676 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 8,676 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,439 miles

hand brake travel

n/s/f tyre cracking in the wall

Pass 7 Jun 2010 8,304 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking in the wall

Pass 25 Jun 2009 8,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,497 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 7,005 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 5,809 miles

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

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

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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CK02 CJZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CK02 CJZ, 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 CK02 CJZ registered?

CK02 CJZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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