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T662 VPC

1999 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,212 mi
Last recorded63,212 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT662 VPC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2010 63,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Ecu light on

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 63,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Ecu light on

Fail 9 Feb 2009 57,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,789 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,923 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,938 miles

Front number plate advise

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 40,190 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

drivers seat slight play in runners

n s r tyre worn close to limit

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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T662 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T662 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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What year was T662 VPC registered?

T662 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T662 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T662 VPC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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