MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
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
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
o/s/r tyre cracking
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre is cracking
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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