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DX52 RPZ

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,445 mi
Last recorded58,445 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 RPZ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,445 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 58,445 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,652 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine light is on

rear discs starting to rust but ok

slight misting on o/s/r shocker

Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,240 miles

o/s head light has been repaired but is ok

Fail 3 Feb 2010 49,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine light is on

o/s head light has been repaired but is ok

Pass 24 Jan 2009 45,103 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,863 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 38,863 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 78,340 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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DX52 RPZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DX52 RPZ, 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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What year was DX52 RPZ registered?

DX52 RPZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DX52 RPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 RPZ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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