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W234 PRA

2000 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,378 mi
Last recorded84,378 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 PRA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 84,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight play in offside front drop link

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 81,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 77,376 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 71,019 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 65,746 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,168 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 51,002 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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W234 PRA is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W234 PRA, 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 W234 PRA registered?

W234 PRA is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W234 PRA safe to buy?

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