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P674 EMO

1997 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,332 mi
Last recorded65,332 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 EMO
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,332 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 64,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,338 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 63,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,626 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,343 miles

Both rear tyres; slightly perrished

Both wiperblades deterioated

Front bumper; slight damage & slightly loose

N/S/R Fuel pipes; slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 59,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres; slightly perrished

Both wiperblades deterioated

Front bumper; slight damage & slightly loose

N/S/R Fuel pipes; slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,068 miles

N/S wiper deterioated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,561 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,533 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 51,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,797 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,128 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 45,128 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,575 miles

Advise N/S door mirror slightly loose

Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,885 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 37,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,357 miles

h/brake long travel

Pass 18 Jul 2005 29,916 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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P674 EMO is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P674 EMO, 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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P674 EMO is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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