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M603 LJA

1995 Kia Mentor Glx

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,327 mi
Last recorded59,327 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Kia Mentor Glx84,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM603 LJA
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 59,327 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Spare tyre defective

both inner and outer sills corroded

tyre size (175/70 13)

vehicle condition poor

Fail 7 May 2009 59,327 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both inner and outer sills corroded

tyre size (175/70 13)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight dampness around nearside steering rack gatior

slight dampness around offside steering rack gaitor

Fail 11 Jun 2008 52,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight dampness around nearside steering rack gatior

slight dampness around offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 8 Jun 2007 51,438 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,011 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 50,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 48,867 miles

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

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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M603 LJA is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M603 LJA, 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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M603 LJA is a 1995 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 7 February 1995.

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