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T4 OAT

2002 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,283 mi
Last recorded56,283 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 OAT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,283 miles

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

O/S and N/S head lamp lens condition poor

Fail 18 Jun 2013 56,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

O/S and N/S head lamp lens condition poor

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,721 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,059 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,308 miles

Hose clip rusted through holding exhaust heat shield on.

N/S/R tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2008
Fail 27 Jun 2008

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,413 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,547 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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T4 OAT 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 T4 OAT, 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 T4 OAT registered?

T4 OAT is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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