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P109 DSS

1997 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 DSS
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,332 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 81,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs condition poor

fuel pipes condition poor

nsr tyre tread low

Pass 11 Aug 2006 73,713 miles

front brakes & brake pipes condition poor

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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P109 DSS is a 1997 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 69,898 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 P109 DSS, 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 29 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P109 DSS registered?

P109 DSS is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P109 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 DSS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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