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T232 VPC

1999 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,023 mi
Last recorded80,023 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 VPC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,023 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 80,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2007 68,665 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 68,664 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 55,245 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 55,244 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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T232 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T232 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T232 VPC registered?

T232 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T232 VPC safe to buy?

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