CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y139 RBD

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,637 mi
Last recorded122,637 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 RBD
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 122,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on some rear brake pipes

long parking brake travel

n/s/f tyre worn

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 118,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn limit

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 114,056 miles

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

hand brake travell close to limit

nearside front tyre has worn outer edges

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2011 113,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

hand brake travell close to limit

nearside front tyre has worn outer edges

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 105,879 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 105,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,826 miles

bonnet damaged.

both cv gaitors slightly perished.

both front indicators slightly discoloured.

chips in w/screen.

h/brake high.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

oil leak.

Fail 26 Sep 2009 92,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bonnet damaged.

both cv gaitors slightly perished.

both front indicators slightly discoloured.

both front tyres worn on edges.

chips in w/screen.

h/brake high.

oil leak.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,713 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,596 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,599 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm .

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 3mm .

Fail 30 Aug 2006 48,599 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm .

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 3mm .

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
Full Kia Mentor reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y139 RBD is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y139 RBD, 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

How do I check the history of Y139 RBD?

You can check the full history of Y139 RBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y139 RBD registered?

Y139 RBD is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y139 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y139 RBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y139 RBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y139 RBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.