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M650 SAO

1995 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,542 mi
Last recorded64,542 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM650 SAO
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,542 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 64,542 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 62,440 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 62,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,776 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 58,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M650 SAO is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M650 SAO, 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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M650 SAO is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M650 SAO safe to buy?

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