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Y224 TKN

2001 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,912 mi
Last recorded33,912 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 TKN
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 May 2010 33,912 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,435 miles

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

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

offside sill corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,192 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,682 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 11,396 miles

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

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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Y224 TKN is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y224 TKN, 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 Y224 TKN registered?

Y224 TKN is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y224 TKN safe to buy?

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