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W436 PTV

2000 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,468 mi
Last recorded77,468 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 PTV
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 77,468 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 77,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 67,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 67,664 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,756 miles

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

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

both front outer c.v boots deteriorated

both rear and n/s front tyre walls deteriorated

signs of fluid around steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2013 50,756 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both front outer c.v boots deteriorated

both rear and n/s front tyre walls deteriorated

signs of fluid around steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,593 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking on the outer walls

advise n/s/f door stiff/difficult to open

Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,538 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

imbalance of 24% on front brakes

mounting snapped off rear silencer

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,703 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 38,703 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,582 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 34,582 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,061 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,188 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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W436 PTV is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W436 PTV, 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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W436 PTV is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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