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K20 PAN

1997 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,926 mi
Last recorded140,926 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 PAN
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 140,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 140,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 134,627 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 134,561 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 124,617 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 124,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 110,304 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 110,304 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 99,419 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 99,419 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

park brake lever travel

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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K20 PAN is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 69,898 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 K20 PAN, 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 29 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K20 PAN registered?

K20 PAN is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is K20 PAN safe to buy?

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