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T667 VPC

1999 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,120 mi
Last recorded88,120 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT667 VPC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 88,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2021 88,119 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2020 87,467 miles

Offside 1 washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 26 May 2020 87,455 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside 1 washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2019 85,270 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage to number plate (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to brake drum cylinder, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion to rear body on inside of rear bumper, both nearside and offside.

Vehicle underside in rusty condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 85,270 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage to number plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to brake drum cylinder, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion to rear body on inside of rear bumper, both nearside and offside.

Vehicle underside in rusty condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlights in poor condition

major oil leak

nearside front wiper blade splitting

nearside rear brake slightly binding

underside of vehicle in rusty condition at rear

Pass 16 May 2017 80,640 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 77,915 miles

clutch rubber worn

offside front outer CV gaiter seeping grease

rear exhaust slight rusty

small crack front plate

small oil misting

subframe slight rusty

Pass 11 May 2015 75,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hole corroded in OSR sill not within 30cm of seat of belt mounts

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 13 May 2014 73,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroding

front number plate cracked

nearside front drop link rubber split

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 71,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 71,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 68,947 miles

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 66,219 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 63,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 63,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper split

Pass 19 May 2009 60,213 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 57,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f sun visor not very secure.

Pass 17 May 2007 54,139 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 54,139 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 50,987 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 50,987 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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T667 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T667 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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T667 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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