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Y914 EVK

2001 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,071 mi
Last recorded130,071 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY914 EVK
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2011 130,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

battery loose

battery tray deteriorated

engine management light on engine running rough

unable to do emmisions check as no middle exhaust fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 127,379 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 123,515 miles

all suspension bushes poor condition.

body damage.

corrsion to all suspension units.

corrsion to brake/fuel lines.

engine man light on constant.

exhaust system poor condition.

exhaust system poor condition.

front brake discs poor condition.

heavy underbody corrsion.

slight misfire on idle.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 113,623 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S/R SHOCKER DAMP.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 96,359 miles

SURFACE RUST TO MAIN BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL LINES. †UNDERBODY CORRSION FORMING. †REAR TYRES 3MM.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 79,131 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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Y914 EVK is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y914 EVK, 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 Y914 EVK registered?

Y914 EVK is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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