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V990 JKG

1999 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,556 mi
Last recorded71,556 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV990 JKG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,556 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 71,555 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,833 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 64,833 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,461 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 53,124 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,631 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 46,024 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,024 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,966 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,415 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,611 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,319 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,357 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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V990 JKG is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V990 JKG, 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 V990 JKG registered?

V990 JKG is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V990 JKG safe to buy?

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