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SL02 YFT

2002 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,127 mi
Last recorded39,127 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 YFT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 39,127 miles

Both Side Rear Tyre Cracked..

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 39,126 miles

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

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

Both Side Rear Tyre Cracked..

Pass 7 Nov 2015 30,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 25,722 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2014 25,699 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

e.m.l on deshboard.

Pass 9 Nov 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spedo mileometer cant be red

Pass 1 Nov 2012

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 Nov 2011 17,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2011 17,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,472 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2008 10,637 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,975 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 8,913 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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SL02 YFT is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL02 YFT, 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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SL02 YFT is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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