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LC04 KVV

2004 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,664 mi
Last recorded44,664 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,664 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 44,664 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2009 29,374 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2009 29,374 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 24,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,925 miles

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 KVV 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 KVV, 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 KVV registered?

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

Is LC04 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC04 KVV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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