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V658 LCF

1999 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,691 mi
Last recorded62,691 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV658 LCF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 62,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2010 65,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 62,605 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 62,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,649 miles

osr tyre has cracks at centre tread area

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

osr tyre has a nail in centre tread

Fail 23 Jul 2008 57,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

osr tyre has cracks at centre tread area

Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,877 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 53,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,786 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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V658 LCF is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V658 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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V658 LCF is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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