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FJ51 GXV

2001 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,973 mi
Last recorded61,973 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 GXV
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 61,973 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 61,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 48,725 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 48,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,816 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 37,816 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,892 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 35,892 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,000 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2009 29,000 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,121 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,235 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,289 miles

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

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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FJ51 GXV is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FJ51 GXV, 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 FJ51 GXV registered?

FJ51 GXV is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is FJ51 GXV safe to buy?

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