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LC04 LBF

2004 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,595 mi
Last recorded42,595 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 LBF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,595 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 42,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,913 miles

offside headlight pattern poor

slight run out front discs

Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,488 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 25,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front & n/s rear tyres split on side walls

Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,003 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,053 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 LBF is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LBF, 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 LBF registered?

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

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