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M352 BBK

1995 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,131 mi
Last recorded84,131 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM352 BBK
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 84,131 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

NEARSIDE DRIVE SHAFT INNER C.V GAITOR SPLIT

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

Fail 7 Sep 2010 84,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

NEARSIDE DRIVE SHAFT INNER C.V GAITOR SPLIT

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

Pass 24 Jan 2007 79,150 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODING

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODING

Fail 23 Jan 2007 79,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

FUEL PIPES CORRODING

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODING

Pass 26 Jan 2006 77,707 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear 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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M352 BBK is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Red 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 M352 BBK, 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 M352 BBK registered?

M352 BBK is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is M352 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M352 BBK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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