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YN51 ZYD

2001 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,169 mi
Last recorded59,169 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 ZYD
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,169 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,426 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,304 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,386 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,475 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 45,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,274 miles

advise inner edge of off side front tyre worn

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,807 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,487 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 31,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,899 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 24,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 ZYD is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN51 ZYD, 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 YN51 ZYD registered?

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

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