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T856 ASO

1999 Kia Mentor Glx

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

76,441 mi
Last recorded76,441 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT856 ASO
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2008 76,441 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

accident damage to offside front.

engine oil dip stick broken.

engine oil sump leaking

rear exhaust hitting rear suspension at offside.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 73,385 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 73,385 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,504 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 70,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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T856 ASO is a 1999 Kia Mentor Glx in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Kia Mentor Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T856 ASO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T856 ASO is a 1999 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 2 April 1999.

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