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W544 JNA

2000 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,272 mi
Last recorded69,272 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 JNA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,545 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 67,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,221 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2008 63,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2006 53,607 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 53,560 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,908 miles

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

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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W544 JNA is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Silver 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 W544 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 W544 JNA registered?

W544 JNA is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W544 JNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W544 JNA 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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