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W459 PTV

2000 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,897 mi
Last recorded92,897 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 PTV
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 92,897 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2012 92,897 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2011 83,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,263 miles

offside front tyre tread on limit

Fail 28 Oct 2009 71,263 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre tread on limit

Fail 11 Jun 2008 56,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,311 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 50,157 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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W459 PTV is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W459 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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What year was W459 PTV registered?

W459 PTV is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W459 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W459 PTV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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