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M168 SMS

1995 Kia Mentor Glx

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,540 mi
Last recorded126,540 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor Glx84,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 SMS
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2008 126,540 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 126,540 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 121,264 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 121,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 115,015 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 115,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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M168 SMS is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx in Red 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 M168 SMS, 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 M168 SMS registered?

M168 SMS is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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