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P138 JKM

1997 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,726 mi
Last recorded67,726 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 JKM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,726 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 67,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,985 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,167 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,928 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,928 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 55,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,780 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 53,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,659 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 51,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 46,505 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear door does not open

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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P138 JKM is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P138 JKM, 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 P138 JKM registered?

P138 JKM is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P138 JKM safe to buy?

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