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M936 SBF

1995 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,514 mi
Last recorded78,514 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM936 SBF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,514 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 78,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 73,202 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 73,114 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,336 miles

both front flitch brake pipes starting to corrode

front to rear and brake pipe leading to o/s/r flex starting to corrode

n/s/f inner c/v boot torn/o/s/f inner c/v boot insecure

n/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

rear orange indicatorts starting to fade

rear towing hitch close to obscuring number plate

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

slight travel on footbrake

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2008 71,334 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front flitch brake pipes starting to corrode

front to rear and brake pipe leading to o/s/r flex starting to corrode

n/s/f inner c/v boot torn/o/s/f inner c/v boot insecure

n/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

rear orange indicatorts starting to fade

rear towing hitch close to obscuring number plate

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

slight travel on footbrake

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,623 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight leak of p.s.f( damp steering rack)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 65,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight leak of p.s.f( damp steering rack)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,063 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 60,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

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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M936 SBF is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M936 SBF, 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 M936 SBF registered?

M936 SBF is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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