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P122 DFP

1997 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,932 mi
Last recorded65,932 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 DFP
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2007 65,932 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 65,932 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

STRONG ADVISE o/s/f brake pads on legal limit

n/s/f seat belt twisted

n/s/f wiperblade split

steel brake pipes routed under boot floor corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2006 59,800 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 59,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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P122 DFP is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P122 DFP, 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 P122 DFP registered?

P122 DFP is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P122 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 DFP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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