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LC04 KKZ

2004 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,722 mi
Last recorded104,722 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversly affecting drivers view

Fail 26 Nov 2014 104,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversly affecting drivers view

Pass 4 May 2013 97,970 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can not see rear pads, advise brake inspection with wheels removed

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

obstruction removed from rear view prior to test

small amount c.v grease around nearside hub

Fail 4 May 2013 97,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can not see rear pads, advise brake inspection with wheels removed

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

obstruction removed from rear view prior to test

small amount c.v grease around nearside hub

Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,888 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs heavily corroded

rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 78,888 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front discs heavily corroded

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 40,044 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,788 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 KKZ is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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