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M509 PNU

1994 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,048 mi
Last recorded89,048 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM509 PNU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2007 89,048 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front no plate damaged slightly

osr tyre wearing on outer edge +SIDEWALL CRACKING

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2006 85,596 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 85,522 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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M509 PNU is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M509 PNU, 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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What year was M509 PNU registered?

M509 PNU is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M509 PNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M509 PNU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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