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M355 CSJ

1995 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,752 mi
Last recorded126,752 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2005
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 CSJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2005 126,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion starting on sills

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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M355 CSJ is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 M355 CSJ, 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 M355 CSJ registered?

M355 CSJ is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 7 March 1995.

Is M355 CSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M355 CSJ shows 1 test 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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