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N682 ECA

1995 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,528 mi
Last recorded51,528 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN682 ECA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,528 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight engine oil leak,slight transmission oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,364 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some corosion on body and raer suspension arms may soon become excessive

Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,679 miles

suspension arms coroded but servicable

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 44,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,572 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 39,954 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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N682 ECA is a 1995 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N682 ECA, 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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N682 ECA is a 1995 Kia Mentor, first registered on 15 December 1995.

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