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DY02 XVT

2002 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,656 mi
Last recorded33,656 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 2002 Kia Mentor46,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XVT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,656 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,735 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 21,693 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,542 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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DY02 XVT is a 2002 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DY02 XVT, 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 DY02 XVT registered?

DY02 XVT is a 2002 Kia Mentor, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is DY02 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY02 XVT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY02 XVT have outstanding finance?

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