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P550 BPE

1996 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,479 mi
Last recorded104,479 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 BPE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 104,479 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 22,675 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 97,138 miles

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

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

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

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)

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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P550 BPE is a 1996 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P550 BPE, 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 P550 BPE registered?

P550 BPE is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P550 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 BPE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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