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W538 GSO

2000 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,413 mi
Last recorded32,413 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 GSO
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,413 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 32,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,605 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,345 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 28,345 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W538 GSO is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 W538 GSO, 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 W538 GSO registered?

W538 GSO is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W538 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W538 GSO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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