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V676 UNH

1999 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

38,674 mi
Last recorded38,674 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Kia Mentor60,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV676 UNH
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,674 miles

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

age related corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,510 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 38,510 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,264 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 38,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,766 miles

inner and outer sills weak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 37,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer sills weak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,204 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 37,204 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,805 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 36,805 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,489 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 36,487 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,166 miles

o/s outer sill corroded/weak

Fail 16 Sep 2008 36,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded/weak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,571 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,476 miles

both front tyres near legal limit.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

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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V676 UNH is a 1999 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V676 UNH, 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 V676 UNH registered?

V676 UNH is a 1999 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V676 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V676 UNH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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