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T651 VPC

1999 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,220 mi
Last recorded75,220 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT651 VPC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,220 miles

Front both headlamp aim beam patterns poor definition

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,014 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underbody including components

offside front outer sill corroding near seat belt mounting

Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,908 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroding near seat belt mounting

general corrosion underbody including components

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,600 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,345 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 71,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,484 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,493 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 70,493 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,414 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,905 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,789 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,399 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,924 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,358 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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T651 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 60,229 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 T651 VPC, 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 27 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T651 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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