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V214 HCY

2000 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,291 mi
Last recorded56,291 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 HCY
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,291 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 56,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 52,722 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,724 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 40,266 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 37,113 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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V214 HCY is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V214 HCY, 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 V214 HCY registered?

V214 HCY is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V214 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V214 HCY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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