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LC04 KVA

2004 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,113 mi
Last recorded100,113 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,165 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 92,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,296 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 82,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 71,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,971 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,930 miles

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

tyre pressures low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,843 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,389 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,399 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,707 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,967 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 26,967 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KVA is a 2004 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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