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MLZ 1842

2003 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,207 mi
Last recorded72,207 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Mentor34,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 1842
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,207 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,207 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 63,762 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emmisions high for this type of vehicle { close to mot limit }

exhaust mount broke

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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MLZ 1842 is a 2003 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 34,805 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 MLZ 1842, 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 23 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLZ 1842 registered?

MLZ 1842 is a 2003 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MLZ 1842 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLZ 1842 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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