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W521 JNA

2000 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,382 mi
Last recorded90,382 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 JNA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,999 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 72,998 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

offside front anti-roll bar link rubbers split

rear numberplate fading

Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,737 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 52,236 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 52,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,256 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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W521 JNA 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 75%.

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 W521 JNA, 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 W521 JNA registered?

W521 JNA is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W521 JNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 JNA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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