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M157 SMS

1995 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,652 mi
Last recorded67,652 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 SMS
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2007 67,652 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing at outer edgde

corrosion at fuel pipes

o/s/r door doesnt open

slight wear at n/s steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,755 miles

corrosion at nearside rear inner brake pipe

offside front and offside rear tyres 2mm

unable to open offside rear door

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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M157 SMS is a 1995 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M157 SMS, 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.

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What year was M157 SMS registered?

M157 SMS is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M157 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M157 SMS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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