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NK51 CUY

2001 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,053 mi
Last recorded44,053 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 CUY
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 44,053 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 44,053 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 43,972 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 43,972 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,937 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 43,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front o/s/f wing holed

Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,295 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 43,295 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,439 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,491 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,271 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,022 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,582 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 29,582 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,679 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,045 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 22,045 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,173 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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NK51 CUY is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NK51 CUY, 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 NK51 CUY registered?

NK51 CUY is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is NK51 CUY safe to buy?

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