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YN51 ZYC

2001 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,200 mi
Last recorded51,200 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 ZYC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and worn slight flat spot outer edge nearing wear indicators (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 51,200 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side and slight binding (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and worn slight flat spot outer edge nearing wear indicators (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,585 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps lens dull (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 50,585 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported central rear bracket snapped off and rear most very weak (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps lens dull (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,300 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps lenes dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 49,298 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps lenes dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 48,803 miles

exhaust corroded

high level brake light inop

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Jan 2015 47,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 47,947 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 47,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system rusty

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,201 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 46,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,823 miles

rear steel brake pipes corroded in wheel arches

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,210 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,028 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 33,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,609 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,884 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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YN51 ZYC is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YN51 ZYC, 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 YN51 ZYC registered?

YN51 ZYC is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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