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N563 VSS

1995 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,805 mi
Last recorded78,805 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN563 VSS
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 78,805 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both brake pipes at floor corroding

both outer cv boots cracking

both outer sills corroding

exhaust system corroded

fuel breather pipes at rear corroded

minor leak at centre join

Pass 19 May 2007 70,814 miles

both outer sills corroding at rear

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 25 May 2006 63,059 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 63,028 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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N563 VSS is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N563 VSS, 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 N563 VSS registered?

N563 VSS is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 22 December 1995.

Is N563 VSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N563 VSS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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