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P120 UHR

1997 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,634 mi
Last recorded119,634 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 UHR
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 119,634 miles

front pads low

nearside mirror missing

Fail 22 Dec 2009 119,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front pads low

nearside mirror missing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 104,855 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 104,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,763 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,069 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 69,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 65,368 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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P120 UHR is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P120 UHR, 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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P120 UHR is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P120 UHR safe to buy?

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