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Y875 AFP

2001 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,494 mi
Last recorded55,494 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 AFP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 55,494 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2016 55,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front wipers split on ends

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,406 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,465 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished badly

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,883 miles

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Dec 2008 45,056 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 45,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 44,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake coming up a bit high

Pass 22 Dec 2005 44,031 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 44,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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Y875 AFP is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y875 AFP, 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 Y875 AFP registered?

Y875 AFP is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y875 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y875 AFP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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