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GN02 VUV

2002 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,852 mi
Last recorded32,852 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 VUV
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,852 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 32,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 32,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,136 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,056 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 30,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,153 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 VUV is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VUV, 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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How do I check the history of GN02 VUV?

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What year was GN02 VUV registered?

GN02 VUV is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is GN02 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 VUV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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