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M202 TAO

1995 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,227 mi
Last recorded149,227 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 TAO
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 149,227 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 144,146 miles

fuel pipes corroded

play in both inner steering rack ends

Fail 22 Mar 2007 144,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r brake starting to bind

n/s/r light lens slightly damaged

play in both inner steering rack ends

rear brakes out of balance

slight damage to front screen

Pass 30 Mar 2006 139,156 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Both front too rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nail in tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2006 139,066 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M202 TAO is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M202 TAO, 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 M202 TAO registered?

M202 TAO is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 May 1995.

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