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Y457 XNR

2001 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,063 mi
Last recorded45,063 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 XNR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,870 miles

corrosion nearside sill

front brakes fluctuating

nearside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,946 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 34,942 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,306 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 30,293 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,485 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,269 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 21,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,075 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 12,059 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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Y457 XNR is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y457 XNR, 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 Y457 XNR registered?

Y457 XNR is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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