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M553 MTH

1994 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,478 mi
Last recorded83,478 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 MTH
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,478 miles

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)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 83,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 80,972 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 78,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,280 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 74,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 74,352 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,394 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 70,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 66,159 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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M553 MTH is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M553 MTH, 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 M553 MTH registered?

M553 MTH is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M553 MTH safe to buy?

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