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SF51 GYG

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,084 mi
Last recorded56,084 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 GYG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,370 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 52,198 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,390 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,328 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,105 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,350 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,956 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,318 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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SF51 GYG 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 88.9%.

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 SF51 GYG, 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

How do I check the history of SF51 GYG?

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What year was SF51 GYG registered?

SF51 GYG is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SF51 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 GYG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF51 GYG have outstanding finance?

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