MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,715 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front brake discs worn
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front brake discs worn
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs in poor condition
offside wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
drivers door window smashed rear passenger door window smashed
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N290 BWF is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N290 BWF, 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 N290 BWF registered?
N290 BWF is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 10 August 1995.
Is N290 BWF safe to buy?
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