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LC04 KKN

2004 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,644 mi
Last recorded103,644 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 101,013 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 100,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 96,539 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 96,536 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,659 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 93,659 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill and wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,428 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 90,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 76,174 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 67,218 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 67,218 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 62,594 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 62,594 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake lever has slightly long travel

Pass 12 May 2010 55,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 May 2008 38,388 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,150 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 29,150 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KKN is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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