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SP02 EVD

2002 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,833 mi
Last recorded60,833 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 EVD
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,833 miles

both sills corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r & n/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r brake disc starting to pitt and slight judder

Fail 10 Apr 2013 60,831 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both sills corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r & n/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r brake disc starting to pitt and slight judder

slight play in front drop links

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,370 miles

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

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,759 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

outer sill corroded center area.

slight wrap nearside rear disc

Fail 29 Mar 2011 47,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

outer sill corroded center area.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,085 miles

centre steering rack damp

exhaust system corroded

front brakes imbalance

front inner brake discs corroded

front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

gearbox damp

nearside front brake fluctuating

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside outer sill soft

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

tail gate scratched

Fail 6 Apr 2010 42,084 miles

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

centre steering rack damp

exhaust system corroded

front brakes imbalance

front inner brake discs corroded

front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

gearbox damp

nearside front brake fluctuating

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside outer sill soft

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

tail gate scratched

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,692 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,403 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,444 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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SP02 EVD is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Blue 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 SP02 EVD, 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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SP02 EVD is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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