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GF02 DXS

2002 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,746 mi
Last recorded94,746 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 DXS
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,746 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2010 84,153 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 77,031 miles

Oil leak

damage to offside front bumper

handbrake lever slight travel

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 29 Apr 2009 77,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

damage to offside front bumper

handbrake lever slight travel

handbrake lever slight travel

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,354 miles

slight travell in handbrake

Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,043 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 53,305 miles

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

nearside + offside front wiper blades starting to split but clearing screen fine

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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GF02 DXS is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF02 DXS, 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 GF02 DXS registered?

GF02 DXS is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is GF02 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 DXS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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