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SN51 BWD

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,768 mi
Last recorded90,768 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 BWD
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,768 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 90,768 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 88,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 88,152 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 73,912 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 73,912 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 59,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 59,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,471 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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SN51 BWD 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 SN51 BWD, 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.

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What year was SN51 BWD registered?

SN51 BWD is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SN51 BWD safe to buy?

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