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FV02 NXG

2002 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,016 mi
Last recorded85,016 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 NXG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 85,016 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 85,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,803 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 70,803 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,346 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 59,346 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,359 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 48,359 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,249 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,996 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,375 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,289 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,822 miles

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.

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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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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What year was FV02 NXG registered?

FV02 NXG is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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