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YN52 ZHD

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,247 mi
Last recorded86,247 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 ZHD
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,247 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 86,247 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 75,987 miles
Fail 8 May 2010

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 75,932 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,688 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 51,736 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,084 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 34,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside 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 27 Sep 2006 29,160 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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YN52 ZHD is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 46,552 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 YN52 ZHD, 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 24 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YN52 ZHD registered?

YN52 ZHD is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is YN52 ZHD safe to buy?

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