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LC04 KVT

2004 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,457 mi
Last recorded64,457 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,457 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,457 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,721 miles

nsf nsr tyres close to limit 2/3mm

nsr osr brake pipes adv

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,483 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 38,161 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 38,161 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,019 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 KVT is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

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

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The MOT history for LC04 KVT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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