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V883 EKS

2000 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,162 mi
Last recorded65,162 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 EKS
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,162 miles

Both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2012 65,162 miles

Both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 59,781 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 59,779 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,607 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 59,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,307 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,425 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,980 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,861 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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V883 EKS is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V883 EKS, 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 V883 EKS registered?

V883 EKS is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V883 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V883 EKS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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