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V874 FNA

2000 Kia Mentor

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,663 mi
Last recorded46,663 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV874 FNA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,945 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 44,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front drop links gaitors split

exhaust rattling

front wipers splitting

Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,784 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 40,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

advise engine management light on †advise some travel to handbrake †advise n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge 185/65/14 †advise front brake pads low †advise rattle from exhaust centre pipe heat shield

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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V874 FNA is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Gold 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 V874 FNA, 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 V874 FNA registered?

V874 FNA is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V874 FNA safe to buy?

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