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T732 JWB

1999 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,897 mi
Last recorded103,897 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT732 JWB
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 103,897 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,726 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

headlight beam patters getting weak

offside rear light cluster has been repaired

rear sub frame corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2011 97,720 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

headlight beam patters getting weak

offside rear light cluster has been repaired

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2010 93,063 miles

advise o/s/r lens repaired

Fail 10 Feb 2010 92,983 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 89,539 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 87,365 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 87,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 77,618 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 65,444 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 65,376 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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T732 JWB is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T732 JWB, 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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T732 JWB is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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