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V139 HDT

1999 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,658 mi
Last recorded66,658 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV139 HDT
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,658 miles

offside front upper antiroll bar link boot split

Fail 10 Oct 2011 66,612 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

offside front upper antiroll bar link boot split

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,269 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 62,269 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,788 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 56,787 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,671 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 45,612 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,832 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,115 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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V139 HDT is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V139 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 V139 HDT registered?

V139 HDT is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V139 HDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V139 HDT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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