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RX51 TXZ

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,632 mi
Last recorded29,632 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 TXZ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,632 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 29,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,291 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 22,291 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,762 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 13,142 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 7,084 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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RX51 TXZ is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RX51 TXZ, 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 RX51 TXZ registered?

RX51 TXZ is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is RX51 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 TXZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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