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CN51 RXU

2001 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,278 mi
Last recorded67,278 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 RXU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,278 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 67,278 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 63,864 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 63,864 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 53,925 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

nearside rear park brake reduced effort

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,925 miles

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

nearside rear park brake reduced effort

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,005 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,089 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,722 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,442 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 16,442 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 12,949 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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CN51 RXU is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CN51 RXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN51 RXU registered?

CN51 RXU is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is CN51 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 RXU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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