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T223 VPC

1999 Kia Mentor

Beige Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,195 mi
Last recorded38,195 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2006
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT223 VPC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,195 miles

osr light lamp unit cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2006 38,195 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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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T223 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Beige with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T223 VPC, 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 T223 VPC registered?

T223 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T223 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T223 VPC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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