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N102 CGS

1995 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

102,926 mi
Last recorded102,926 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 CGS
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 102,926 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter

Fail 1 Oct 2008 102,926 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter

Pass 21 Sep 2007 95,046 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front indicator repaired with tape

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Sep 2007 95,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,785 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 86,785 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Oct 2006 86,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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N102 CGS is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N102 CGS, 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 N102 CGS registered?

N102 CGS is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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