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V124 DJU

1999 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,113 mi
Last recorded94,113 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 DJU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 94,113 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 94,113 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 88,962 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 86,080 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,252 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 77,287 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 77,221 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.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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V124 DJU is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V124 DJU, 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 V124 DJU registered?

V124 DJU is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V124 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V124 DJU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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