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M445 MPL

1995 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,361 mi
Last recorded102,361 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2006
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM445 MPL
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2006 102,361 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 102,361 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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M445 MPL is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 M445 MPL, 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 M445 MPL registered?

M445 MPL is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is M445 MPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M445 MPL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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