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P672 NKM

1997 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,665 mi
Last recorded102,665 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP672 NKM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 102,665 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 102,657 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 99,234 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 99,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 93,871 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 93,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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P672 NKM is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 69,898 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P672 NKM, 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 29 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P672 NKM registered?

P672 NKM is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P672 NKM safe to buy?

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