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GF02 HVA

2002 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,958 mi
Last recorded107,958 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 HVA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 107,958 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 102,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,971 miles

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

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,481 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,854 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 71,386 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 71,281 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 55,904 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,766 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,334 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,164 miles

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 HVA is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA registered?

GF02 HVA is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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The MOT history for GF02 HVA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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