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P550 HVM

1996 Kia Mentor

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,442 mi
Last recorded51,442 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 HVM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,442 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,683 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,496 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 47,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,711 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,964 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 42,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 38,349 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 38,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 36,443 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 34,490 miles

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

nearside balljoint boot fractured

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 HVM is a 1996 Kia Mentor in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HVM, 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 HVM registered?

P550 HVM is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P550 HVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 HVM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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