MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
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.
n/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm .
o/s/f tyre tread worn to 3mm .
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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