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W236 XKJ

2000 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,927 mi
Last recorded81,927 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 XKJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 81,927 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2008 77,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 77,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,270 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 74,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Outer Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 69,010 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 69,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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W236 XKJ is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W236 XKJ, 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 W236 XKJ registered?

W236 XKJ is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W236 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W236 XKJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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