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N224 NUD

1996 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,961 mi
Last recorded92,961 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 NUD
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 92,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre ..... inner edge worn

Pass 25 Jun 2014 92,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 90,386 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspension corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 90,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspension corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,352 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,184 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 88,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,635 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 84,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 80,199 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 80,199 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,786 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,588 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 70,587 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 66,727 miles

nearside front side repeater faded-advise replacement

Pass 28 Jun 2006 61,358 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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N224 NUD is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 74,283 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 N224 NUD, 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 30 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N224 NUD is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 10 July 1996.

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