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V144 EJA

2000 Kia Mentor

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,707 mi
Last recorded68,707 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 EJA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,707 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 611,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,517 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 58,516 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,331 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,146 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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V144 EJA is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 V144 EJA, 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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What year was V144 EJA registered?

V144 EJA is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V144 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V144 EJA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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