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T869 KKM

1999 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,915 mi
Last recorded71,915 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT869 KKM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2007 71,915 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 71,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 65,459 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 65,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

oil on the brake servo

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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T869 KKM is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T869 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T869 KKM registered?

T869 KKM is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T869 KKM safe to buy?

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