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M251 ABP

1995 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,448 mi
Last recorded15,448 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 ABP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2014 15,448 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,448 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,257 miles

Both rear tyres lightly perished

Brake pedal travel long but not to floor

Corrosion to all suspension & hub components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm & anti roll bar bushes perished/deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2013 15,241 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyres lightly perished

Corrosion to all suspension & hub components

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension rubber bushes & gaiters starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 May 2012 14,997 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 14,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 14,716 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,390 miles

all suspension components corroded

nearside front ball joint boot split

Pass 14 May 2009 14,006 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,677 miles

front and rear suspension components covered in surface rust

Pass 22 May 2007 13,292 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 12,866 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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M251 ABP is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M251 ABP, 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 M251 ABP registered?

M251 ABP is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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