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P532 SDL

1996 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,369 mi
Last recorded94,369 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 SDL
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front side light unit slightly insecure

offside front tyre wearing on shoulders

rear fuel lines from neck to tank corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2010 94,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front side light unit slightly insecure

offside front tyre wearing on shoulders

rear fuel lines from neck to tank corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2009 89,875 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 89,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,035 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 80,286 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,840 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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P532 SDL is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P532 SDL, 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 P532 SDL registered?

P532 SDL is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P532 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P532 SDL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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