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PJ02 CVA

2002 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,255 mi
Last recorded60,255 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 CVA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,255 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 60,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,831 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 51,830 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 44,394 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,549 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 36,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 30,893 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,454 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Unable to test rear centre belt.

Pass 26 May 2006 16,082 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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PJ02 CVA is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 46,552 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 PJ02 CVA, 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 24 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 PJ02 CVA registered?

PJ02 CVA is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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The MOT history for PJ02 CVA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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