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CK02 NYT

2002 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,537 mi
Last recorded197,537 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 NYT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 197,537 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 179,537 miles

Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember/engine mounting bracket (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 166,341 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 166,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 157,771 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 157,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 146,469 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 146,468 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 128,975 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 128,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 95,442 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 95,442 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,823 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 80,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,622 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,846 miles

N/S/R Door does not open from inside

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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 NYT is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NYT, 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 NYT registered?

CK02 NYT is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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