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LB05 PZH

2005 Kia Mentor

Orange Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,332 mi
Last recorded115,332 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Mentor51,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 PZH
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,332 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 115,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 110,644 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 110,644 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 105,988 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 105,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 101,070 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 101,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 86,795 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 68,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,051 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 51,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,126 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 30,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,179 miles

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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LB05 PZH is a 2005 Kia Mentor in Orange with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 51,033 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 LB05 PZH, 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 21 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB05 PZH registered?

LB05 PZH is a 2005 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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