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LC04 KUK

2004 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,562 mi
Last recorded42,562 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,562 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMS light on

O/S front tyre worn inner & outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,248 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMS light on

Fail 16 Jun 2011 31,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMS light on

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Fail 24 Jun 2009 22,230 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,230 miles

engine light on

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine light on

Fail 20 Jun 2008 16,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine light on

Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2007 10,812 miles

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

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 KUK is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KUK, 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 KUK registered?

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

Is LC04 KUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC04 KUK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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