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HF51 EAP

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,320 mi
Last recorded45,320 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 EAP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,320 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 43,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 43,788 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 42,706 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 42,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,227 miles

oil leak

parking brake has reserve travel

Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,916 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 39,916 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,523 miles

both front direction indicators are discoloured and require attention

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,127 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 37,127 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 36,088 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 36,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,093 miles

battery slightly insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2012 32,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

battery insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2011 30,337 miles

front only just pass imbalance /poss work req

Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,404 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 23,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,326 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,947 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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HF51 EAP is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HF51 EAP, 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.

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HF51 EAP is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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