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DY02 LRZ

2002 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,130 mi
Last recorded59,130 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 LRZ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 59,130 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 59,130 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 25 May 2011 49,529 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)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 49,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 40,309 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 40,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 33,638 miles

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

air bag light on dash

Fail 28 May 2009 33,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 27 May 2008 27,241 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 27,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 17,606 miles

Battery insecure

hand brake travel slightly high

slight movement in both wiper arms

Pass 24 May 2006 11,577 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 11,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 LRZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DY02 LRZ, 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 LRZ registered?

DY02 LRZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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