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DY02 XGV

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,437 mi
Last recorded104,437 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XGV
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 104,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 104,355 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2015 101,286 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2014 99,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 96,012 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 89,450 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 82,430 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 75,342 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 68,310 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 60,138 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 51,575 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 42,103 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 XGV is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

DY02 XGV is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is DY02 XGV safe to buy?

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