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T868 KKM

1999 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,219 mi
Last recorded18,219 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT868 KKM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,219 miles

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

Offside park brake low effort

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

all brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Jul 2021 18,219 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside park brake low effort

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Jun 2020 18,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

all suspension quite corroded

engine oil leak

slight blow on exhaust

under body of car corroded no wholes

Fail 9 Jun 2020 18,187 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

all suspension quite corroded

engine oil leak

slight blow on exhaust

under body of car corroded no wholes

Pass 17 Jun 2019 17,981 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 17,981 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,718 miles

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear under sills slight corrosion both

covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,461 miles

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

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

all brake pipes covered/greased

covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 17,168 miles

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

Front Lower suspension arms slight corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all brake pipes covered/greased

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 17,168 miles

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

Front Lower suspension arms slight corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all brake pipes covered/greased

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,808 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 16,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,184 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 14,868 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 14,868 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,378 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,472 miles

o/s wiper blade has slight tear

Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,083 miles

advise rear brake inbalance

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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T868 KKM is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T868 KKM, 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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T868 KKM is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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