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W523 SAH

2000 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,920 mi
Last recorded67,920 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 SAH
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,920 miles

off side middle outer sill starting to rust

Fail 3 Feb 2014 67,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

front registration plate in poor condition

o/s front lower suspension arm corroded but not considered excvesive

o/s outer sill corroded at rear but not yet considered excesive

rear exhaust hanger bracket disconected

windscreen has small damage

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,154 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear inner position light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear metal brake pipes corroded on both sides

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,467 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 61,623 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,895 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,376 miles

all tyres getting low (3mm)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 58,376 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

all tyres getting low (3mm)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,456 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 50,456 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 46,463 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,463 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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W523 SAH is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W523 SAH, 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 W523 SAH registered?

W523 SAH is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 5 March 2000.

Is W523 SAH safe to buy?

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