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EO51 BWH

2001 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BWH
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,310 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2008 73,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 66,571 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 64,706 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 64,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 BWH is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BWH, 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 BWH registered?

EO51 BWH is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is EO51 BWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 BWH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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