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CN02 OFZ

2002 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,448 mi
Last recorded73,448 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 OFZ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 73,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,075 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 49,075 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f seat belt covers missing

slight leak from n/s/r shock

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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CN02 OFZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CN02 OFZ, 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 CN02 OFZ registered?

CN02 OFZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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