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CV02 OAD

2002 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,722 mi
Last recorded63,722 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 OAD
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,722 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 60,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 27 Apr 2009 57,232 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 57,232 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 45,867 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 45,867 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

front exhaust heat shield clamps corroded heat shield insecure

Pass 18 May 2007 35,769 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 35,769 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 19 May 2006 26,811 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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CV02 OAD is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CV02 OAD, 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 CV02 OAD registered?

CV02 OAD is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is CV02 OAD safe to buy?

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