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MX51 XPG

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,550 mi
Last recorded65,550 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 XPG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight blow from middle section of exhaust

o/s/front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,657 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,507 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 67,507 miles

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

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

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,772 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,935 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 55,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,566 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

N/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,540 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 45,540 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,553 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,180 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,112 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,203 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 XPG is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MX51 XPG, 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

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What year was MX51 XPG registered?

MX51 XPG is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is MX51 XPG safe to buy?

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