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Y521 XBH

2001 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,312 mi
Last recorded47,312 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 XBH
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,312 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 47,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,373 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 43,366 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 7 Dec 2011 39,955 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 39,941 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 34,325 miles

handbrake travel long

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,970 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,689 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,729 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,811 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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Y521 XBH is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y521 XBH, 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 Y521 XBH registered?

Y521 XBH is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y521 XBH safe to buy?

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