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MD51 AVG

2001 Kia Mentor

Beige Diesel 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,999 mi
Last recorded27,999 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 AVG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 27,971 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,704 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 24,704 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,416 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,948 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,244 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres silghty wron and split

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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MD51 AVG is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MD51 AVG, 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 MD51 AVG registered?

MD51 AVG is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is MD51 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 AVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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