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GN52 UNW

2002 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,646 mi
Last recorded63,646 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 UNW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,646 miles

both front outer c/v boots perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,608 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges and perished

both outer cv gaitors perished

exhaust corroded

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front indicator faded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and perished

oil leaks

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,387 miles

both head lamp in poor condition ( advise replacement )

both outer c.v. gaitors perished

exhaust corroded

near side front shock absorber damp

near side rear tyre punctured and soft

off side rear tyre worn on edges

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,176 miles

exhaust corroded

off side front tyre has a large cut in tread ( cords not showing )

off side rear tyre has a nail in it

oil around steering rack

oil leaks

wind screen chipped

Fail 4 Sep 2008 42,176 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

off side front tyre has a large cut in tread ( cords not showing )

off side rear tyre has a nail in it

oil around steering rack

oil leaks

wind screen chipped

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,359 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,659 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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GN52 UNW is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GN52 UNW, 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 GN52 UNW registered?

GN52 UNW is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GN52 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 UNW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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