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M640 EUS

1994 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

76,408 mi
Last recorded76,408 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2005
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 EUS
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2005 76,408 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 76,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2005 76,253 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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M640 EUS is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M640 EUS, 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 M640 EUS registered?

M640 EUS is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 December 1994.

Is M640 EUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M640 EUS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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