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LC04 KKG

2004 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,564 mi
Last recorded82,564 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 KKG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,130 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,959 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,345 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,930 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 41,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,760 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,953 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,976 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 KKG is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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