MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,586 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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fuel pipes corroded
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
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre has slight cracking
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]
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
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?
Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V232 ESL registered?
V232 ESL is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 22 January 2000.
Is V232 ESL safe to buy?
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