MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside inner wheel arch trim loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX53 RHO is a 2003 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2003 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 34,805 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 DX53 RHO, 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 23 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DX53 RHO registered?
DX53 RHO is a 2003 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is DX53 RHO safe to buy?
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