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KE51 JXF

2001 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,017 mi
Last recorded132,017 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 JXF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 132,017 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 132,017 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,430 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 116,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 104,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Oct 2011 104,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON INDICATING A POSSIBLE FAULT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 104,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,710 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 94,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,328 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 85,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 75,545 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,800 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

central locking independatly operating

engine management light on

Fail 18 Oct 2007 65,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

central locking independatly operating

engine management light on

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,120 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 56,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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KE51 JXF is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KE51 JXF, 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 KE51 JXF registered?

KE51 JXF is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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