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PX02 KXU

2002 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,624 mi
Last recorded41,624 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 KXU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 41,624 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 35,984 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,456 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 20,503 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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PX02 KXU is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX02 KXU, 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.

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What year was PX02 KXU registered?

PX02 KXU is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is PX02 KXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX02 KXU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PX02 KXU have outstanding finance?

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