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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Mentor. Check any Mentor by registration number below.

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55.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-30.3%

vs Kia Avg

2

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Kia Mentor — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Mentor has an average MOT pass rate of 55.8%, which is 30.3 percentage points below the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This suggests the Mentor can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Kia Mentor, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Mentor performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 34 vehicles

44.1%Poor
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

11.5%

0

Based on 34 vehicles

67.6%Average
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside Outer

11.8%

Offside Outer

11.8%

Offside

5.9%

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Mentor

Kia Mentor — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Mentor MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Mentor?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Mentor is 55.8% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Mentor?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Kia Mentor reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 55.8%, the Kia Mentor is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Mentor?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kia Mentor?
Typical mileage for the Kia Mentor: 56,929 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mentor to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Kia Mentor's MOT History

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