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SY02 EYX

2002 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,734 mi
Last recorded65,734 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 EYX
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,155 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,109 miles

advise replacement of nearside and offside rear antiroll bar links . .signs of corrosion on rear brake pipes . offside front flasher bulb lighter orange..advise rplacement

Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,916 miles

near side front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,801 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,093 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,093 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,938 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,776 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 26,776 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,312 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 21,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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SY02 EYX is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY02 EYX, 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 SY02 EYX registered?

SY02 EYX is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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