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V856 NVX

1999 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,358 mi
Last recorded103,358 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 NVX
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 103,358 miles

both front anti roll bar links have boots split

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front reg plate in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

gearbox/diff noisey

large amount of travel on handbrake

n/s/f indicator faded

Fail 17 Dec 2009 103,358 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar links have boots split

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front reg plate in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

gearbox/diff noisey

large amount of travel on handbrake

n/s/f indicator faded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 90,222 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 90,222 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 76,123 miles

Advise play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Advise rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn

Advise rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,684 miles

front brake pads wearing down

Pass 7 Dec 2005 45,151 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 45,151 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V856 NVX 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 62.5%.

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 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 V856 NVX, 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 V856 NVX registered?

V856 NVX is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is V856 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V856 NVX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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