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SB02 EWN

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,911 mi
Last recorded81,911 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 EWN
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,911 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s number plate lamp dim

o/s/f tyre starting to feather on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight roughness found in rotation of o/s/r wheel

Fail 17 Jan 2011 81,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s number plate lamp dim

o/s/f tyre starting to feather on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight roughness found in rotation of o/s/r wheel

Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 63,107 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,364 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,991 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,906 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,403 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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SB02 EWN is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB02 EWN, 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 SB02 EWN registered?

SB02 EWN is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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