MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Engine warning light on
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Engine warning light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Damage to front no plate
Damagr to centre exhaust silencer box
Engine oil leaks at rear of engine area
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Damage to front no plate
Damagr to centre exhaust silencer box
Engine oil leaks at rear of engine area
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
foot and handbrake travel
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)
long handbrake travel
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
long handbrake travel
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HY03 OWR is a 2003 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 HY03 OWR, 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 HY03 OWR registered?
HY03 OWR is a 2003 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is HY03 OWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY03 OWR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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