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V124 HDT

1999 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,673 mi
Last recorded72,673 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 HDT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,673 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread

exhaust system rusty

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 8 Jan 2008 72,521 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

corrsion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Dec 2006 63,568 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 54,801 miles

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 HDT is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDT, 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 V124 HDT registered?

V124 HDT is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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