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W446 PTV

2000 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,400 mi
Last recorded69,400 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW446 PTV
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 69,400 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhasut system deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2013 69,398 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhasut system deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,909 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 67,837 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake discs wearing,exhaust system corroding.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,859 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2010 62,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 60,575 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded (no leaks)

slight oil leak around power steering area

Fail 16 May 2009 60,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded (no leaks)

slight oil leak around power steering area

Pass 19 May 2008 58,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,360 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 44,190 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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W446 PTV is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W446 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W446 PTV registered?

W446 PTV is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W446 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W446 PTV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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