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V423 HHE

2000 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,709 mi
Last recorded70,709 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 HHE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 70,709 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 70,709 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2009 62,905 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,531 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 55,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,141 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 46,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,679 miles

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

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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V423 HHE is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V423 HHE, 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

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What year was V423 HHE registered?

V423 HHE is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V423 HHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V423 HHE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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