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LC04 KKU

2004 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,200 mi
Last recorded42,200 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 shocks (2.7.2a)

eml on

Pass 2 Apr 2016 40,028 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 40,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,911 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 30,408 miles

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

advise both headlamp units as,headlamp glass deteriorated may affect beam image

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,771 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 27,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,568 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 24,568 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 21,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,857 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,398 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 15,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,903 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 KKU is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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