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UJI 5599

1996 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,996 mi
Last recorded99,996 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Mentor74,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJI 5599
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 99,996 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 99,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 95,804 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 88,905 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 88,903 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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UJI 5599 is a 1996 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 74,283 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 UJI 5599, 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 30 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 UJI 5599 registered?

UJI 5599 is a 1996 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is UJI 5599 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJI 5599 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UJI 5599 have outstanding finance?

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