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W499 JNB

2000 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,340 mi
Last recorded69,340 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 JNB
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2018 69,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,670 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 63,670 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,186 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 55,186 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 46,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,354 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,352 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 28,110 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside sill damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,627 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease slightly

offside front tyre on 3mm

rear number plate laminated but still readable

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 14 Feb 2011 25,627 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine has oil leak (oil filter)

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease slightly

offside front tyre on 3mm

rear number plate laminated but still readable

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,156 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 23,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,360 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 17,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,832 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 11,997 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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W499 JNB is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W499 JNB, 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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W499 JNB is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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