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V652 LCF

1999 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,746 mi
Last recorded74,746 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV652 LCF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,746 miles

both headlamp beams poor due to condensation in units

chip in screen on edge of 10mm limit

n/s/r brake binding slightly and laging

o/s c/v gaiter starting to perish

rear number plate seperating and front starting to seperate

Fail 17 Oct 2007 74,717 miles

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

both headlamp beams poor due to condensation in units

chip in screen on edge of 10mm limit

n/s/r brake binding slightly and laging

o/s c/v gaiter starting to perish

rear number plate seperating and front starting to seperate

Pass 21 Oct 2006 66,897 miles

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

Small crack in offside swept area just outside zone "A"

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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V652 LCF is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V652 LCF, 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 V652 LCF registered?

V652 LCF is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V652 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V652 LCF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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