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M385 YEY

1994 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,021 mi
Last recorded101,021 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 YEY
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 101,021 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 101,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 90,510 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 90,395 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

all anti roll bar end links and bushes in very poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2006 85,402 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 85,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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M385 YEY is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,441 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 M385 YEY, 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 32 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M385 YEY is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 12 September 1994.

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