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M520 TYD

1994 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,400 mi
Last recorded77,400 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2006
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 TYD
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2006 77,400 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 77,400 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front metal brake pipe and o/s rear metal brake pipe rusty

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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M520 TYD is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 M520 TYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M520 TYD registered?

M520 TYD is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 15 December 1994.

Is M520 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M520 TYD 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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