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EO52 ADZ

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,625 mi
Last recorded88,625 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 ADZ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 88,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,151 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 81,150 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns

Fail 8 Feb 2017 66,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns

Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,592 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2016 41,591 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,237 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2015 39,237 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamps beam pattern slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,797 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,158 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre perished and tread seperation occuring

Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,633 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 13,633 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 9,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 2,227 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,272 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 ADZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO52 ADZ, 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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EO52 ADZ is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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