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SJ52 GAX

2002 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,476 mi
Last recorded76,476 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 GAX
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,476 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 76,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,732 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 70,732 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 69,465 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 69,465 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 64,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 64,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,831 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 8,672 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,387 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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SJ52 GAX is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SJ52 GAX, 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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SJ52 GAX is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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