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LC04 KLA

2004 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,200 mi
Last recorded115,200 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 115,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 95,473 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly scored.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 95,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly scored.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 81,255 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 81,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 64,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,688 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 50,015 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,015 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 KLA is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KLA, 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 KLA registered?

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

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