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SN52 HBL

2002 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,729 mi
Last recorded52,729 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 HBL
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,729 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 52,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,531 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 46,531 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion body sill within 30cm of suspension tie bar arm (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 41,735 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 35,670 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 35,670 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 28,468 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,837 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH HAS SLIGHT CORROSION ON PAINT WORK

Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,439 miles

advise exhaust system corroding and deteriorating slightly ,very minor leak visible also.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,571 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,136 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,238 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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SN52 HBL is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SN52 HBL, 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 SN52 HBL registered?

SN52 HBL is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is SN52 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN52 HBL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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