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SN52 HCA

2002 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,661 mi
Last recorded72,661 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 HCA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 72,661 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,562 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,913 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,562 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 53,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,729 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 40,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,251 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 HCA is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

SN52 HCA is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is SN52 HCA safe to buy?

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