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LC04 KVU

2004 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,560 mi
Last recorded60,560 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 KVU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 29 Jun 2009 60,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 51,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,837 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side & near side front tyres have small cuts in side walls. which do not reach cords. † †Off side & near side rear tyres have small cuts in side walls. which do not reach cords

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 KVU is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

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

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