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DX51 XHY

2001 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,072 mi
Last recorded66,072 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XHY
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,072 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,058 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,459 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 52,454 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,789 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,906 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 36,903 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 XHY is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY?

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What year was DX51 XHY registered?

DX51 XHY is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is DX51 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 XHY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 XHY have outstanding finance?

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