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Y596 MBV

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,291 mi
Last recorded84,291 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 MBV
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 84,291 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,825 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 81,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 72,631 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 72,631 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y596 MBV is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y596 MBV, 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

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What year was Y596 MBV registered?

Y596 MBV is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y596 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y596 MBV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y596 MBV have outstanding finance?

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