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Y851 OBE

2001 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,905 mi
Last recorded71,905 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 OBE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2013 71,905 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,054 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres edges worn 2mm

Fail 16 Sep 2011 59,054 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,850 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,979 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,382 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,821 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,528 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside . †off side rear tyre wearing on inside very close too limit of 1.6mm

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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Y851 OBE is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y851 OBE, 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 Y851 OBE registered?

Y851 OBE is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y851 OBE safe to buy?

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