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LC04 KKJ

2004 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,787 mi
Last recorded97,787 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 KKJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 97,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

exhaust baffles noisey.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 93,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

engine missfires

Fail 14 Jul 2011 93,827 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

engine missfires

Pass 12 Jul 2010 90,045 miles

EML on

Fail 8 Jul 2010 90,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EML on

Pass 6 Jul 2009 85,992 miles

battery insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2009 85,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

eml on

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,175 miles

engine management light on

battery insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2008 55,140 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,569 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 28,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 KKJ is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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