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V141 DRA

2000 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,327 mi
Last recorded55,327 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV141 DRA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 55,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 55,327 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 49,951 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 49,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,854 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 49,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,544 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 49,544 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,422 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 49,422 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,282 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,138 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 48,929 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,813 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,954 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,192 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,074 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,228 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s/r tyre starting to split.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 30,169 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s/r tyre starting to split.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,351 miles

nearside front + offside front anti-rpll bar drop link rubbers split-no play

slight oil leak front of engine?

Pass 7 Feb 2006 23,427 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 23,427 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V141 DRA is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,556 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 V141 DRA, 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 26 years old, this Kia Mentor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V141 DRA is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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