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Y773 XBN

2001 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,559 mi
Last recorded99,559 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY773 XBN
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 99,559 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 99,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010
Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,696 miles

E M L Llight on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

corrosion noted to nearside rear outer sill

nail noted in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 29 Sep 2009 76,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

E M L Llight on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

corrosion noted to nearside rear outer sill

nail noted in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 23 Sep 2008

E M L light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front indicators faded

hand brake travel high

nearside front tyre low on tread,worn to zero on outer edge,has a nail in it and outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre tread starting to lift,go out of shape on inner part of tread

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged,worn on inner edge and has two nails in it side by side

offside rear tyre low on tread on inner and inner sidewall perishing

slight play/wear in offside front drop link

Fail 22 Sep 2008

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

E M L light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front indicators faded

hand brake travel high

nearside front tyre low on tread,worn to zero on outer edge,has a nail in it and outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre tread starting to lift,go out of shape on inner part of tread

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged,worn on inner edge and has two nails in it side by side

offside front wiper blade torn

offside rear tyre low on tread on inner and inner sidewall perishing

slight play/wear in offside front drop link

Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,792 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,325 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 47,320 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 37,165 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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Y773 XBN is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y773 XBN, 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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Y773 XBN is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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