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P447 FKL

1996 Kia Mentor Glx

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,062 mi
Last recorded128,062 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor Glx81,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 FKL
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 128,062 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 127,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2006 116,085 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 116,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 110,242 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 110,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight leak of grease to n/s outer c.v gaiter

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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P447 FKL is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 81,031 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P447 FKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P447 FKL registered?

P447 FKL is a 1996 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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