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CX02 AEW

2002 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,605 mi
Last recorded104,605 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 AEW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,605 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 104,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,528 miles

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

exhaut system corroded.

four wheel trims fitted.

offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 55,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaut system corroded.

four wheel trims fitted.

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,776 miles

Battery insecure

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

eml on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,577 miles

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

Engine management light on

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

Small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 11 Nov 2011 67,577 miles

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

Engine management light on

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2010 82,871 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 82,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,556 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 76,556 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,265 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 67,727 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,574 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 36,373 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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CX02 AEW is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CX02 AEW, 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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CX02 AEW is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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