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LC04 KVE

2004 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,053 mi
Last recorded111,053 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 KVE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 111,053 miles

nearside front seat belt clasp cover missing

nearside front tyre worn slightly on both edges

nearside outer cv boot cracking

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 21 May 2009 111,053 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front seat belt clasp cover missing

nearside front tyre worn slightly on both edges

nearside outer cv boot cracking

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 21 May 2008 89,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,591 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 60,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.. KEEP CHECK ON FRONT TYRE TREADS..2. O/S REAR BRAKE CHECK

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 KVE is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 KVE, 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 KVE registered?

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

Is LC04 KVE safe to buy?

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