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P407 AUT

1996 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,500 mi
Last recorded56,500 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 AUT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,500 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 56,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,032 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 52,032 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 42,949 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight brake judder

Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,949 miles

Slight brake judder

Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,361 miles

Slight front brake judder

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,566 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,124 miles

Surface corrosion on al metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2006 33,514 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 32,811 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 32,811 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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P407 AUT is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P407 AUT, 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 P407 AUT registered?

P407 AUT is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P407 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P407 AUT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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