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LG56 VHL

2006 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,893 mi
Last recorded43,893 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 VHL
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,893 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 43,893 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2011 36,786 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,169 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 30,169 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,412 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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LG56 VHL is a 2006 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LG56 VHL, 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 20 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of LG56 VHL?

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What year was LG56 VHL registered?

LG56 VHL is a 2006 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LG56 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 VHL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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