CarVerify

Free Car Check

V848 LTA

2000 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,275 mi
Last recorded67,275 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV848 LTA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 67,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 59,420 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 59,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front anti roll bar link arm dust covers split

n/s/r tyre worn smooth inner edge - TRACKING MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT

o/s/r tyre deterioration

side to side movement hand brake

wet patch steering rack - no leak found

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,476 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 48,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,589 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 38,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,353 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 30,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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
Full Kia Mentor reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V848 LTA is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Blue 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 V848 LTA, 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 V848 LTA?

You can check the full history of V848 LTA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V848 LTA registered?

V848 LTA is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V848 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V848 LTA 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.

Does V848 LTA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V848 LTA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.