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SBZ 4756

1997 Kia Mentor

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,695 mi
Last recorded100,695 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Mentor69,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 4756
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 100,695 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 100,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 94,575 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 94,575 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 88,131 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 88,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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SBZ 4756 is a 1997 Kia Mentor in Black 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 SBZ 4756, 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 SBZ 4756 registered?

SBZ 4756 is a 1997 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SBZ 4756 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 4756 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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