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L557 FOA

1994 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,584 mi
Last recorded122,584 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 FOA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 122,584 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 122,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 107,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 96,970 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 96,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 86,801 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 86,801 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 78,636 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 78,636 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 69,906 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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L557 FOA is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,441 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 L557 FOA, 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 32 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L557 FOA registered?

L557 FOA is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L557 FOA safe to buy?

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