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W563 OSW

2000 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,708 mi
Last recorded85,708 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW563 OSW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 85,708 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 76,964 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,964 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,265 miles

wiper linkages worn

Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,580 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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W563 OSW is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W563 OSW, 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 W563 OSW registered?

W563 OSW is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W563 OSW safe to buy?

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