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M228 AOR

1995 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,475 mi
Last recorded75,475 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 AOR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 75,475 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 75,398 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,226 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 68,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 60,735 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 60,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 51,723 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 45,279 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 45,279 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2006 45,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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M228 AOR is a 1995 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M228 AOR, 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 M228 AOR registered?

M228 AOR is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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