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K90 FAB

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,582 mi
Last recorded121,582 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 FAB
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 121,582 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both dip beam disipated to limet poor beam patern

Pass 8 Dec 2009 118,521 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlamps poor beam pattern

handbrake high

offside number plate lamp slightly loose

rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 7 Dec 2009 118,520 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlamps poor beam pattern

handbrake high

offside number plate lamp slightly loose

offside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT inner edge

rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 10 Dec 2008 113,573 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 113,573 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 106,835 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 99,821 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 99,821 miles

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

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

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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K90 FAB is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K90 FAB, 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 K90 FAB registered?

K90 FAB is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is K90 FAB safe to buy?

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