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M520 YLG

1995 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,957 mi
Last recorded70,957 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 YLG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,957 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal slip rubber worn

centre and rear steel brake pipes corroded

condensation in n/s headlamp

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

rear shockers weak

side indicator repeaters faded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 70,957 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal slip rubber worn

centre and rear steel brake pipes corroded

condensation in n/s headlamp

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

rear shockers weak

side indicator repeaters faded

Pass 30 May 2012 66,199 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 61,448 miles

slight wear o/s/r anti roll bar link arm

Pass 26 May 2010 56,598 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,314 miles

offside rear anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,334 miles

offside rear anti roll bar link arm slightly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,444 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 41,092 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

slight blow from exhaust centre section

Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,092 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

slight blow from exhaust centre section

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 YLG is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M520 YLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M520 YLG registered?

M520 YLG is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 19 April 1995.

Is M520 YLG safe to buy?

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