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GF02 NWE

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,015 mi
Last recorded81,015 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 NWE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 67,939 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 67,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 43,907 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2010 43,907 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,068 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 30,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,915 miles

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

front plate cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2007 24,915 miles

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

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

front plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2006 20,368 miles

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

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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GF02 NWE is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GF02 NWE, 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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GF02 NWE is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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