MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
609,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake fluid dampness underside of the servo?
slight damage showing to the center part of the screen
Battery insecure
small chip in the center upper part of the screen.
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
small chip in the center upper part of the screen.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front antiroll bar drop links dust covers split
front number plate cracked
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V859 GBF is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V859 GBF, 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 V859 GBF registered?
V859 GBF is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 15 December 1999.
Is V859 GBF safe to buy?
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