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T589 JKE

1999 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,328 mi
Last recorded116,328 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT589 JKE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2008 116,328 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully assess rear brake pipes due to greased

Pass 2 Apr 2007 108,484 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to fully assess all rear brake pipes due to greased

Pass 23 Mar 2006 98,382 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

unable to fully assess rear brake pipes due to heavily greased

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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T589 JKE is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T589 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 T589 JKE registered?

T589 JKE is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T589 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T589 JKE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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