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V580 DEJ

1999 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,278 mi
Last recorded60,278 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 DEJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,278 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust shield rattling

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,705 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,968 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,656 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,211 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 37,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,071 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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V580 DEJ is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V580 DEJ, 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 V580 DEJ registered?

V580 DEJ is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V580 DEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V580 DEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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