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LC04 KUV

2004 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,556 mi
Last recorded35,556 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 KUV
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 35,556 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,440 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 28,543 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,543 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2009 24,850 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,850 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,609 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2008 19,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,585 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 13,585 miles

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

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

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 KUV is a 2004 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

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

Is LC04 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC04 KUV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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