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W334 BJN

2000 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,159 mi
Last recorded54,159 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW334 BJN
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 54,159 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,155 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 52,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,918 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 46,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 40,890 miles

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

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

advise front number plate de-laminating

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 18 May 2009 40,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise front number plate de-laminating

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 12 May 2008 34,858 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 34,858 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 31,518 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,431 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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W334 BJN is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W334 BJN, 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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W334 BJN is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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