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EO52 ACF

2002 Kia Mentor

Purple Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 ACF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,286 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,023 miles

exhaust system has hanger missing but adequately supported

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,341 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,884 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 76,884 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,020 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 73,020 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 69,625 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,735 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,732 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,156 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,928 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,064 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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EO52 ACF is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Purple with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO52 ACF, 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 EO52 ACF registered?

EO52 ACF is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EO52 ACF safe to buy?

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