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RX51 VNY

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,888 mi
Last recorded66,888 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,888 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 66,888 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,232 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 56,232 miles

Offside Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front discs are warped, rear brakes are not working together

near side blade is torn, outer cv gators are perished, front antiroll bar near side link is worn, off side front tyre is worn on edge, near side front tyre is worn on edge, discs are corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,295 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 51,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,281 miles

exhaust system has some corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2005 37,094 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 37,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 VNY is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 VNY registered?

RX51 VNY is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is RX51 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 VNY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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