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P430 PFA

1996 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,355 mi
Last recorded71,355 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 PFA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2018 71,355 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear offside and nearside sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Front and rear suspension covered with heavy corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,399 miles

Al front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front and rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti-roll bars (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti-roll bars (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres cracked due to age

Fail 15 Mar 2016 69,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (pipe burst during test) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti-roll bars (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti-roll bars (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres cracked due to age

vehicle is in such a dangerous condition it should be removed from the road and not be taken on the road

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,302 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 67,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 66,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,630 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 63,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,440 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,785 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 89,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 58,386 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 58,381 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,034 miles

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

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

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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P430 PFA is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P430 PFA, 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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P430 PFA is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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