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DX02 XTW

2002 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,894 mi
Last recorded50,894 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 XTW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,894 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

replacement brake parts checked under pressure - no leaks

Fail 31 Mar 2012 50,858 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,764 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,303 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,972 miles

Offside front wiper split but still clearing screen correctly

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2009 38,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front wiper split but still clearing screen correctly

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,693 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 32,682 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,902 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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DX02 XTW 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX02 XTW, 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 DX02 XTW registered?

DX02 XTW is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DX02 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 XTW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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