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N985 YKE

1996 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

133,668 mi
Last recorded133,668 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 YKE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 133,668 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 133,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2007 133,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 124,351 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 124,351 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N985 YKE is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 N985 YKE, 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 N985 YKE registered?

N985 YKE is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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