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HX51 PNE

2001 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,931 mi
Last recorded25,931 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 PNE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 25,931 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 25,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 24,964 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer drive shaft gaitor perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 23,811 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 23,808 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 22,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,961 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 20,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 19,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 18,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 17,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 16,076 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,022 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 12,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 11,678 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 5 Oct 2010 11,678 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Oct 2009 10,716 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 9,841 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,912 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 7,946 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 7,014 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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HX51 PNE is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HX51 PNE, 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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What year was HX51 PNE registered?

HX51 PNE is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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