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Y802 XBN

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,898 mi
Last recorded45,898 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY802 XBN
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,898 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,317 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cracking on sidewall of n/s/r tyre

cracking on sidewall of o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

n/s/f tyre is worn on both edges

slight wear on outer edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,192 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,232 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,891 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,237 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,128 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2005 12,185 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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Y802 XBN is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y802 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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What year was Y802 XBN registered?

Y802 XBN is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y802 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y802 XBN shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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