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T869 SNO

1999 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,597 mi
Last recorded62,597 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT869 SNO
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,356 miles

1 Exhaust leaking at joint. 2 Front discs slightly out of shape.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,145 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,543 miles

Exhaust blowing on joint.

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 SNO is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T869 SNO, 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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What year was T869 SNO registered?

T869 SNO is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T869 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T869 SNO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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