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L446 MGU

1994 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,327 mi
Last recorded100,327 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL446 MGU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 100,327 miles

offside outer sill corroded

paint flaking from rear bumper

rear inner sills corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

steering rack damp

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped on edges

front coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2010 100,327 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped on edges

front coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

front number plate cracked

offside outer sill corroded

paint flaking from rear bumper

rear inner sills corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

steering rack damp

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 98,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2009 98,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2008 96,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside and offside track rod end dust boots in poor condition

nearside front inner cv boot split

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2008 96,260 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

knocking noise from nearside rear wheel hub

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside and offside track rod end dust boots in poor condition

nearside front inner cv boot split

rear anti roll bar tie rod bushes in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 93,667 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 93,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pipes corroded

rear inner sills corroded

small split in side wall nearside front tyre

spare tyre has split in tread

Pass 28 Jun 2006 84,467 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 84,467 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine has oil leak

nail in nearside front tyre tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner sills corroded

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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L446 MGU is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,441 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 L446 MGU, 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 32 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L446 MGU is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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