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Y194 VHR

2001 Kia Mentor

Purple Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,466 mi
Last recorded93,466 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 VHR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 93,466 miles

corrision on front o/s inner wing/suspension mount

front brake discs wearing and pitted on inside

gear box has oil leak

n/s rear service brake a bit low

Fail 22 Mar 2010 93,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrision on front o/s inner wing/suspension mount

front brake discs wearing and pitted on inside

gear box has oil leak

n/s rear service brake a bit low

Pass 16 Mar 2009 80,262 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 80,262 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 58,885 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 45,712 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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Y194 VHR is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Purple with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y194 VHR, 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 Y194 VHR registered?

Y194 VHR is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y194 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y194 VHR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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