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N946 BKM

1996 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,179 mi
Last recorded75,179 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 BKM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 75,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,169 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 47,440 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

light damage n/s front tyre wall

Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,440 miles

light damage n/s front tyre wall

Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,017 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,173 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,395 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,545 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,636 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,427 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,411 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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N946 BKM is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N946 BKM, 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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What year was N946 BKM registered?

N946 BKM is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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