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PG51 EGF

2001 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,754 mi
Last recorded82,754 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 EGF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,754 miles

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

eml on

Fail 25 Nov 2013 82,754 miles

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,967 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 62,789 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,367 miles

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

wiper blades splitting

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,898 miles

Advise both rear tyres have cracking around tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake pads have slight corrosion on inner face.

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

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

O/S/F wiper blade split on ends.

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 46,898 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Advise both rear tyres have cracking around tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake pads have slight corrosion on inner face.

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

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

O/S/F wiper blade split on ends.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,616 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,921 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,599 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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PG51 EGF is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PG51 EGF, 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 PG51 EGF registered?

PG51 EGF is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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