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LC04 FTJ

2004 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,512 mi
Last recorded59,512 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 FTJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 59,512 miles

Engine Light On.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 59,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine Light On.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 44,607 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 44,607 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,504 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,698 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,293 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,200 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 11,120 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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LC04 FTJ is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 45,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC04 FTJ, 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 22 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC04 FTJ registered?

LC04 FTJ is a 2004 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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