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Y981 AOR

2001 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,723 mi
Last recorded80,723 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 AOR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,723 miles

cat converter rattleing in housing

n/s complete door mirror missing

panel damage to complete n/s of car

Fail 19 Jul 2011 80,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

cat converter rattleing in housing

n/s complete door mirror missing

panel damage to complete n/s of car

Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,004 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brake pipes corroded, Exhaust and brackets corroded and rattle,Tracking check, n/s/f tyre worn outer edge close to legal limit, Head lamps and reflectors worn, Oil leaks, Front number plate cracked,

Fail 22 Jul 2010 73,996 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brake pipes corroded, Exhaust and brackets corroded and rattle,Tracking check, n/s/f tyre worn outer edge close to legal limit, Head lamps and reflectors worn, Oil leaks, Front number plate cracked,

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,625 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brake imbalance, Exhaust corroded and heat shield loose, Head lamp reflectors worn, o/s/f seat belt stork cover worn, o/s/f door stay missing, o/s/f wiper blade worn,

n/s/f side light dim, Oil leaks, Hand brake travel.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 46,778 miles

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

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

rear service brake unbalance

Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,792 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 38,696 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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Y981 AOR is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y981 AOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y981 AOR registered?

Y981 AOR is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y981 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y981 AOR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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