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M602 BAP

1994 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,597 mi
Last recorded48,597 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM602 BAP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 48,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all 3 tyre except offside front badly perished.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,403 miles

baffles in exhaust rear box broken up

both number plates cracked but not likely to be misread

both rear tyres perished and cracking

corrosion present on all suspension components

exhaust system corroded

nearside front (to flexi) brake pipe corroding

offside front (to flexi) brake pipe corroding

offside rear (to flexi) brake pipe corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2014 47,371 miles

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

baffles in exhaust rear box broken up

both number plates cracked but not likely to be misread

both rear tyres perished and cracking

corrosion present on all suspension components

exhaust system corroded

nearside front (to flexi) brake pipe corroding

offside front (to flexi) brake pipe corroding

offside rear (to flexi) brake pipe corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,916 miles

corrosion building on all suspension components

corrosion building on offside rear brake pipe

Fail 31 May 2013 45,885 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion building on all suspension components

corrosion building on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,099 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 44,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,162 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 27,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,712 miles

nearside steering rack gaitor slightly damp but no leak

offside front headlamp beam pattern getting weak

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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M602 BAP is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 M602 BAP, 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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M602 BAP is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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