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V859 GBF

1999 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

609,704 mi
Last recorded609,704 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 GBF
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 609,704 miles

brake fluid dampness underside of the servo?

slight damage showing to the center part of the screen

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,023 miles

Battery insecure

small chip in the center upper part of the screen.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 58,023 miles

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.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 52,223 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 45,196 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 39,190 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 39,190 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for V859 GBF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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