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M125 BLB

1995 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,834 mi
Last recorded91,834 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM125 BLB
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 91,834 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor torn..

o/s/f tyre wearing heavy on inner edge...

rust present both osr nsr inner sill panels...

Fail 5 May 2012 91,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor torn..

o/s/f tyre wearing heavy on inner edge...

rust present both osr nsr inner sill panels...

Pass 16 May 2011 85,165 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 85,159 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,770 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 79,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,453 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 74,453 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 May 2007 67,884 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 67,884 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2006 66,654 miles

front no plate cracked

o/s/r anti-roll bar link arm bushes wearing

rear brake pipes perishing

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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M125 BLB is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 76,634 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 M125 BLB, 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 31 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M125 BLB registered?

M125 BLB is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M125 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M125 BLB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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