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MX51 OWB

2001 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,200 mi
Last recorded63,200 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 OWB
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Corrosion in brake pipe close to excessive.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 63,196 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Corrosion in brake pipe close to excessive.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,400 miles

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

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

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

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

backbox to centre section corroded and blowing slightly

both front wiper spindles slightly worn

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear subframe corroded at offside

slightly low effort offside rear handbrake

Fail 7 Jan 2015 61,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

backbox to centre section corroded and blowing slightly

both front wiper spindles slightly worn

nearside front tyre bald on inside

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear subframe corroded at offside

slightly low effort offside rear handbrake

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front wiper spindles slightly worn

engine management light on indicating a fault

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges and has a nail in outer shoulder 185/65/14h

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread less than 25mm cracking all over and nail in centre 185/65/14h

oil leak

rear subframe corroded at offside

slightly low effort offside rear handbrake

top up engine oil with 1.5 litres for emissions test

Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,977 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front wiper spindles slightly worn

engine management light on indicating a fault

exhaust centre pipe to back box joint corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on edges 185/65/14h

Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Joint at Exhaust centre/rear deteriating

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,704 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge(185/65/14h)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 40,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge(185/65/14h)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 37,638 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,638 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,555 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper linkages worn

Fail 3 Oct 2008 33,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

wiper linkages worn

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,880 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 29,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,869 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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MX51 OWB is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MX51 OWB, 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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MX51 OWB is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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