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FE52 ULS

2002 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,182 mi
Last recorded46,182 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 ULS
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2012 46,182 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,172 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 40,172 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,228 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode.

near side wing mirror not providing a view to the rear.

off side front tyre has uneven wear and is close to limit.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,976 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake will soon require atension to travel

Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,638 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine top cover fitted.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

handbrake will soon require attention to travel.

off side front tyre starting to corrode.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 28,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

engine top cover fitted.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

handbrake will soon require attention to travel.

off side front tyre starting to corrode.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,880 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/f wing mirror cover cracked

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2006 20,880 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/f wing mirror cover cracked

oil leak

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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FE52 ULS is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE52 ULS, 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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FE52 ULS is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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