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GN51 LNE

2001 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,764 mi
Last recorded38,764 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 LNE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,764 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 38,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,588 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,928 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 21,753 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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GN51 LNE is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 50,048 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 GN51 LNE, 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 25 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN51 LNE?

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What year was GN51 LNE registered?

GN51 LNE is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 LNE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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