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LC04 KUU

2004 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,400 mi
Last recorded59,400 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 KUU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 59,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,724 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light

Fail 20 Mar 2012 47,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,155 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 40,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,822 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,290 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,100 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 KUU is a 2004 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KUU, 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 KUU registered?

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

Is LC04 KUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC04 KUU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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