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LC04 KUG

2004 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,007 mi
Last recorded67,007 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,559 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 53,858 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 49,473 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 49,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 43,487 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 29,984 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 KUG is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KUG, 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 KUG registered?

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

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