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M937 VBV

1995 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,810 mi
Last recorded52,810 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM937 VBV
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,810 miles

windscreen has a scratch in zone A but not seriously affecting drivers view

Fail 17 Oct 2011 52,810 miles

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

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

windscreen has a scratch in zone A but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 9 Oct 2010 49,046 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 49,033 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 44,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,336 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 33,329 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,480 miles

misting round rack, small pin hole n/s cv boot, slight bulge o/s fron tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,227 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 29,859 miles

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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M937 VBV is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M937 VBV, 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 M937 VBV registered?

M937 VBV is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M937 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M937 VBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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