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V931 FES

1999 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,143 mi
Last recorded73,143 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV931 FES
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2013 73,143 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,143 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 69,880 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,033 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 68,033 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,789 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,658 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 56,832 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 53,789 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 53,789 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,225 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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V931 FES is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V931 FES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V931 FES registered?

V931 FES is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V931 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V931 FES shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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