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EO51 BVL

2001 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,321 mi
Last recorded17,321 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BVL
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,321 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 15,334 miles

Nearsidefront tyre has small cut/damage to side wall. OK for MOT at time of test.

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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EO51 BVL is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 50,048 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 EO51 BVL, 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 25 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO51 BVL registered?

EO51 BVL is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is EO51 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 BVL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO51 BVL have outstanding finance?

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