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DU52 GXW

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,758 mi
Last recorded106,758 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 GXW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2016 106,758 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s and mid sills (5.2.6)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s lower arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s arch (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s floor and floor to sills (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d-bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s /f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s n/s main brake pipes along floor slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

o/s/r main brake pipe around fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,396 miles

corrosion on both sills

front exhaust mount corroded but still supported

Pass 30 Aug 2014 98,840 miles

Drivers seat backrest has play in a pivot

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 98,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Drivers seat backrest has play in a pivot

Engine managment light is on

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both f/t/r brake pipes along floor pan and o/s/r f/t/r pipe slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 93,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both f/t/r brake pipes along floor pan and o/s/r f/t/r pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 82,036 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seatbelt fluffing

Fail 24 Aug 2012 81,963 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seatbelt fluffing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,455 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 74,453 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,670 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 68,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,158 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,084 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,425 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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DU52 GXW is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU52 GXW, 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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DU52 GXW is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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