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Y303 XAO

2001 Kia Mentor

Purple Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,944 mi
Last recorded67,944 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 XAO
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,944 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 64,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 60,141 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,296 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 55,296 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nail in offside front tyre

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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Y303 XAO is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Purple with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y303 XAO, 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

How do I check the history of Y303 XAO?

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What year was Y303 XAO registered?

Y303 XAO is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y303 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y303 XAO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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