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Y177 UBO

2001 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,304 mi
Last recorded91,304 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 UBO
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,304 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 91,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,625 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,595 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 68,595 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,740 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 63,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,102 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,666 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,158 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,381 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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Y177 UBO is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y177 UBO, 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 Y177 UBO registered?

Y177 UBO is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y177 UBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y177 UBO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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