MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,555 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
condition of both nearside front to rear metal brake pipes
condition of nearside front tyre outer edge
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear bumper insecure
condition of both nearside front to rear metal brake pipes
condition of nearside front tyre outer edge
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advise brake pedal anti slip provision
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise condition of the brake pedal anti slip provision
advise condition of the offside rear strut
advise condition of the offside rear tyre
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R178 UKL is a 1998 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 66,092 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 R178 UKL, 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 28 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R178 UKL is a 1998 Kia Mentor, first registered on 9 February 1998.
Is R178 UKL safe to buy?
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