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V445 JFL

1999 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,888 mi
Last recorded85,888 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV445 JFL
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 85,888 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2010 85,780 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2009 75,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 75,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,753 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 68,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 61,044 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 61,044 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,679 miles

As advisory #902612617088 issued by M. J. Cuthbert on January the 12th 2007.

Fail 12 Jan 2007 57,679 miles

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

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)

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

front brake pads 70% worn

nearside rear brake has slight bind and brake effort down on effeciency.

Pass 21 Jan 2006 49,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

hand brake lever almost to end of travel

Fail 21 Jan 2006 49,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

hand brake lever almost to end of travel

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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V445 JFL is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V445 JFL, 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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V445 JFL is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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