MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm outter edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.mm both edges (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear exhaust joint corroded and pipe
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps covers deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer hangers corroded of (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm outter edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread area
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.mm both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear exhaust joint corroded and pipe
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both covers deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust corroded
n/s/f tyre close to limit and worn on both edges 185/65r14
n/s/r tyre on legal limit and bold on outer edge
o/s/r tyre on 2-3mm
oil leak
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
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FV02 NXG is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 FV02 NXG, 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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FV02 NXG is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 22 June 2002.
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