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W347 CVY

2000 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,374 mi
Last recorded69,374 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 CVY
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 69,374 miles

aims on limit

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust system corroded

underneath corroded

welding covered in substance

Fail 28 Dec 2011 69,373 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

aims on limit

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust system corroded

underneath corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,604 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,279 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 56,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 51,767 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,760 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 46,717 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,573 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 40,573 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 40,509 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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W347 CVY is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 W347 CVY, 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 W347 CVY registered?

W347 CVY is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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