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M140 SAB

1995 Kia Mentor Glx

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,616 mi
Last recorded94,616 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor Glx84,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 SAB
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 94,616 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 94,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 90,779 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 90,779 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 85,176 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 85,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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M140 SAB is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.6% with a typical mileage of 84,884 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M140 SAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M140 SAB registered?

M140 SAB is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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