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MF51 BGY

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,986 mi
Last recorded70,986 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 BGY
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2010 70,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,986 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,263 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 64,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,859 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 55,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,248 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,823 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 31,720 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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MF51 BGY is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF51 BGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF51 BGY?

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What year was MF51 BGY registered?

MF51 BGY is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is MF51 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 BGY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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