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CV09 VCY

2009 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,366 mi
Last recorded76,366 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 VCY
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 76,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

nearside rear tyre flat spot

Pass 17 Apr 2024 72,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 72,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 60,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both offside and nearside rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 48,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light slightly damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2022 48,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light slightly damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2021 39,035 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 39,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 34,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 34,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 30,251 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge

offside front wheel binding slightly

offside rear lamp repaired with lens tape

Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,717 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F & N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 27,717 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F & N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F & O/S/R (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,591 miles

offside rear lens repaired with lens tape

Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,362 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,907 miles

offside rear tyre deterioated to centre tread area

Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,515 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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CV09 VCY is a 2009 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV09 VCY, 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 17 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV09 VCY is a 2009 Kia Mentor, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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