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V232 ESL

2000 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,586 mi
Last recorded28,586 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 ESL
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 28,586 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 28,586 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system pipes at master cylender (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 23,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 17,956 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 17,956 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking Main brake pipes at bulk head (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 14,133 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 13,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,346 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 13,105 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,676 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES TAINTED INSIDE [CAUSING LIGHT TO BE DIMMER]

FRONT BRAKES SHOWING JUDDER

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INNOP

N/S AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

N/S/F TYRE CRACKING BADLY[OUTSIDE WALL]

Pass 28 Oct 2009 12,441 miles

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

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link lower gaitors split

nearside and offside headlamp lenses scratched

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Oct 2008 11,789 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 11,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 10,340 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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V232 ESL is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V232 ESL, 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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V232 ESL is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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