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LX51 EVT

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,520 mi
Last recorded48,520 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 EVT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,520 miles

Exhaust centr/rear section joint corroded

Exhaust heat shield loose due to clip broken

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight leak from seam (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 48,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust centr/rear section joint corroded

Exhaust heat shield loose due to clip broken

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight leak from seam (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,246 miles

offside outer c.v gaiter leaking along glued seam

Fail 27 Aug 2016 44,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine misfire

offside outer c.v gaiter leaking along glued seam

Pass 22 Aug 2015 38,532 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 33,604 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 28,348 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 28,348 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,459 miles

rear nearside tyre 2mm

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,485 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,372 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 17,371 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,214 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 14,214 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,602 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 10,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 7,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 7,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 4,236 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 3,112 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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LX51 EVT is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LX51 EVT, 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 LX51 EVT registered?

LX51 EVT is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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