MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
cat converter rattleing in housing
n/s complete door mirror missing
panel damage to complete n/s of car
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
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,
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,
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Does Y981 AOR have outstanding finance?
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