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LC04 LBP

2004 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,888 mi
Last recorded56,888 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 LBP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,888 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 56,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,428 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 44,113 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 44,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,949 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,949 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,417 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,802 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 31,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,282 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing in treads

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,673 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 LBP is a 2004 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LBP, 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 LBP registered?

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

Is LC04 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC04 LBP shows 12 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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