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DX52 RUY

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,001 mi
Last recorded62,001 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2011 62,001 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE HEAVILY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHTS DETERATING/DISCOLOURED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

MISTING OF OIL AROUND POWER STEERING PIPES

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

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

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 62,001 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACE HEAVILY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHTS DETERATING/DISCOLOURED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

MISTING OF OIL AROUND POWER STEERING PIPES

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,496 miles

o/s rear tyre getting low ??

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

n/s & o/s front tyres getting low

Fail 8 Oct 2010 58,496 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s front tyres getting low

o/s rear tyre getting low ??

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,440 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 48,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,775 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 39,775 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,900 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,037 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 15,889 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 RUY is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

DX52 RUY is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DX52 RUY safe to buy?

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