CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y674 OEF

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,860 mi
Last recorded64,860 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY674 OEF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 64,860 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 64,859 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

batery insecure bline

condition of rear bumper and security

coroison on n/souter sill borderline

corroison on rear disc bline

corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes from flexi to cylinders borderline

danage to o/s/f wing

engine oil leak

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti link arm uprights borderline

travel on handbrake lever borderline

Pass 24 Aug 2010

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2010

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,225 miles

hand brake hitting stop

play in both front anti roll bar linkages

Fail 8 Sep 2009 56,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake hitting stop

play in both front anti roll bar linkages

Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,614 miles

Battery insecure

both rear main brake pipes corroded

judder from front brakes

judder from rear brakes

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,508 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 33,292 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
Full Kia Mentor reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y674 OEF is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y674 OEF, 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 Y674 OEF?

You can check the full history of Y674 OEF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y674 OEF registered?

Y674 OEF is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y674 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y674 OEF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y674 OEF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y674 OEF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.