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V383 OJW

2000 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,001 mi
Last recorded30,001 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV383 OJW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2009 30,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,001 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,239 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 22,736 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2006 22,736 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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V383 OJW is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V383 OJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V383 OJW?

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What year was V383 OJW registered?

V383 OJW is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V383 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V383 OJW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V383 OJW have outstanding finance?

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