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DX51 SUF

2001 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 SUF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,061 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,768 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 75,442 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,054 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 69,912 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,480 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 64,382 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,379 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,347 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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DX51 SUF is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DX51 SUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX51 SUF?

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What year was DX51 SUF registered?

DX51 SUF is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is DX51 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 SUF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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