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YT51 FVJ

2001 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,601 mi
Last recorded79,601 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Mentor50,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 FVJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,601 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 79,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2010 66,499 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,410 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 62,396 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 49,881 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 26,156 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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YT51 FVJ is a 2001 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YT51 FVJ, 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 YT51 FVJ registered?

YT51 FVJ is a 2001 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is YT51 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 FVJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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