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LC04 KWB

2004 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,724 mi
Last recorded25,724 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 KWB
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 25,724 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,544 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 22,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,343 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Mar 2016 21,343 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,017 miles

exhaust at rear joint corroded

left rear tyre wall slightly perished

right front brake slighty binding

Pass 2 Apr 2014 17,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre walls slighty perished

right front brake slight bind

Pass 5 Apr 2013 16,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,853 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 10,853 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,050 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 6,885 miles

All four tyres have slight cracking on outer walls

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 KWB is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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