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M57 ACA

1995 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,491 mi
Last recorded205,491 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2006
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 ACA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2006 205,491 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 205,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M57 ACA is a 1995 Kia Mentor in White 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 M57 ACA, 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 M57 ACA registered?

M57 ACA is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M57 ACA safe to buy?

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