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V469 LWU

1999 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,923 mi
Last recorded84,923 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV469 LWU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,923 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,870 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,882 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,926 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 67,926 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

travle on hand brake

Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,835 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 59,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,769 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,894 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,838 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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V469 LWU is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V469 LWU, 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 V469 LWU registered?

V469 LWU is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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