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LC04 KKY

2004 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,788 mi
Last recorded70,788 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 70,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,024 miles

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,909 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 61,909 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 54,325 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 32,280 miles

Oil leak

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 KKY is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KKY, 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 KKY registered?

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

Is LC04 KKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC04 KKY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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