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T491 JKE

1999 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,184 mi
Last recorded48,184 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 JKE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 48,184 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 44,836 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 44,836 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,057 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,044 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,134 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,565 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,320 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 35,036 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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T491 JKE is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T491 JKE, 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 T491 JKE registered?

T491 JKE is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T491 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T491 JKE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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