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WA51 NGF

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,751 mi
Last recorded66,751 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 NGF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 66,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,121 miles

Nearside sun visor removed at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,866 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,593 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 45,607 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 45,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,613 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,842 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,072 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 21,715 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,071 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,381 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2006 15,942 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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WA51 NGF is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2001 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 50,048 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 WA51 NGF, 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 25 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA51 NGF registered?

WA51 NGF is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is WA51 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 NGF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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