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DK51 NPJ

2001 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,158 mi
Last recorded113,158 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 NPJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 113,158 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 113,158 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 106,939 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 106,939 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 100,348 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 100,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 92,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 87,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 87,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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DK51 NPJ is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DK51 NPJ, 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.

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What year was DK51 NPJ registered?

DK51 NPJ is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is DK51 NPJ safe to buy?

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