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L79 UCA

1994 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,406 mi
Last recorded78,406 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Kia Mentor77,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 UCA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,601 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 66,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,943 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 36,475 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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L79 UCA is a 1994 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L79 UCA, 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 L79 UCA registered?

L79 UCA is a 1994 Kia Mentor, first registered on 27 June 1994.

Is L79 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L79 UCA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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