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DA02 FHN

2002 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,064 mi
Last recorded78,064 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 FHN
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,299 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,778 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,526 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,640 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 51,609 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise:front indicators flashing white

advise:offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,137 miles

advise:front wipers starting to split

Pass 23 May 2007 38,627 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 38,627 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 34,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 34,233 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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DA02 FHN is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA02 FHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA02 FHN registered?

DA02 FHN is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is DA02 FHN safe to buy?

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