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DY02 XUN

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,231 mi
Last recorded76,231 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,231 miles

All four coil springs corroded.Engine light lit on dashboard.Slight sideways movement at handbrake lever.Vehicle under-body weak with corrosion.Both rear chassis and rear subframe corroded.All four spring mounting areas corroded.

Both rear wheelarchs corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 76,231 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

All four coil springs corroded.Engine light lit on dashboard.Slight sideways movement at handbrake lever.Vehicle under-body weak with corrosion.Both rear chassis and rear subframe corroded.All four spring mounting areas corroded.

Both rear wheelarchs corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front bottom arms corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside rear outer cills corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 65,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front bottom arms corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside rear outer cills corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,583 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 54,583 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,303 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear section corroding

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

front suspension components corroding

o/s/r brake disc dust shield corroded

o/s/r brake disc inner face heavily corroded

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 1 Aug 2011 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear section corroding

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

front suspension components corroding

o/s/r brake disc dust shield corroded

o/s/r brake disc inner face heavily corroded

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroding

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges and tyre wall beginning to perish

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and tyre perishing and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges

o/s/r brake disc dust shield corroded

slight corrosion on o/s/r outer sill and wheel arch

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

long hand-brake lever travel

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

n/s/r tyre wall beginning to perish and tread 3mm

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms beginning to corrode

o/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm

o/s/r brake disc backing plate corroded

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust middle and rear sections beginning to corrode

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls beginning to perish

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 11 Aug 2008 31,658 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust middle and rear sections beginning to corrode

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls beginning to perish

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,191 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,191 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2006 21,261 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 XUN is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DY02 XUN, 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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DY02 XUN is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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