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GN02 RKF

2002 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,325 mi
Last recorded82,325 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 RKF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,325 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,310 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 82,310 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,335 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 81,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 80,270 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2013 80,270 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012
Fail 17 Mar 2012

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,075 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 75,075 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,029 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 69,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,895 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 59,503 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,469 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,979 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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GN02 RKF is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GN02 RKF, 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 GN02 RKF registered?

GN02 RKF is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is GN02 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 RKF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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