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DY02 HDZ

2002 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,735 mi
Last recorded32,735 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 HDZ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 32,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,363 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 48,363 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

NO EFFORT ON N/S/R FOOTBRAKE

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,938 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 42,937 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,938 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,172 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,161 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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DY02 HDZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY02 HDZ, 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 DY02 HDZ registered?

DY02 HDZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DY02 HDZ safe to buy?

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