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T254 VPC

1999 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,916 mi
Last recorded91,916 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 VPC
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,916 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2010 91,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 83,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 76,045 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 76,045 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,881 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 69,881 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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T254 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T254 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 T254 VPC registered?

T254 VPC is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T254 VPC safe to buy?

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