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N578 BYC

1995 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,819 mi
Last recorded69,819 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 BYC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,819 miles

both rear springs corroding

fuel filler neck corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,655 miles

chip to screen

Pass 6 Oct 2006 63,127 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

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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N578 BYC is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N578 BYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N578 BYC registered?

N578 BYC is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is N578 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N578 BYC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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