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LC04 KWK

2004 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,310 mi
Last recorded58,310 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,310 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 58,305 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,138 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 57,138 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,872 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 53,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,381 miles

engine check light on

Fail 7 Nov 2013 47,322 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s handbrake cable stiff

Pass 24 Nov 2012 40,714 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 40,714 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,700 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,294 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 31,281 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,387 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,131 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 5,882 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 KWK is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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