KIA Mentor
Registered in 2002.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2002 1.6 petrol. 3 of 13 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 67% | 2 |
| Body and structure | 33% | 1 |
| Brakes | 33% | 1 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 33% | 1 |
| Lights and electrics | 33% | 1 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 33% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A tyre seriously damaged
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 67% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Brakes — 33% of its failures
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
- Exhaust and emissions — 33% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 33% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
- Body and structure — 33% of its failures
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Seat belts and airbags — 33% of its failures