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N194 CEY

1995 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

775,991 mi
Last recorded775,991 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 CEY
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2007 775,991 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 13 Apr 2007 775,991 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 29 May 2006 110,052 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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N194 CEY is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N194 CEY, 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 N194 CEY registered?

N194 CEY is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is N194 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N194 CEY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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