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M595 AGC

1994 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

50,131 mi
Last recorded50,131 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM595 AGC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 50,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 49,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side inner wheel arch marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 49,913 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side inner wheel arch marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch location marked both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

under vehicle components has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2017 49,883 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch location marked both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

under vehicle components has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,852 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 49,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,830 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 49,816 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,034 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 47,034 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,540 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 44,540 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 41,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,957 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 36,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear numberplate cracked engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear tyre outre sidewall cut

off side rear tyre tread cracked

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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M595 AGC is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M595 AGC, 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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M595 AGC is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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