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N138 YKK

1995 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,004 mi
Last recorded85,004 miles
Recorded on27 May 2006
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 YKK
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2006 85,004 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 85,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 78,074 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 77,926 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N138 YKK is a 1995 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N138 YKK, 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 N138 YKK registered?

N138 YKK is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 2 October 1995.

Is N138 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N138 YKK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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