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Y67 BRP

2001 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,452 mi
Last recorded95,452 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY67 BRP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,452 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f wheel arch corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2016 95,385 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 82% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,818 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear outer sills starting to corode

Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,818 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s and n/s rear outer sills starting to corode

Pass 28 May 2013 73,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 28 May 2013 73,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 19 May 2012 70,098 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

start of corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

Fail 18 May 2012 70,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

brake fluid level down

nearside front brake pad worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

start of corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,503 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r caliper damp but no leak detected

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,004 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,438 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 55,438 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 51,875 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,169 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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Y67 BRP is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y67 BRP, 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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Y67 BRP is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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