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Y203 TUK

2001 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,301 mi
Last recorded87,301 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 TUK
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 76,501 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 76,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 65,310 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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Y203 TUK is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y203 TUK, 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 Y203 TUK registered?

Y203 TUK is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y203 TUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y203 TUK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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