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W574 OSW

2000 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,533 mi
Last recorded54,533 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW574 OSW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 54,533 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 16 May 2011 54,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 19 May 2009 53,379 miles

Both the front C.V boots are starting to wear.

Both the front control arms are starting to corrode.

Screw in the N/S/R tyre.

Slight warp and imbalance in the front brakes.

Small chip on the windscreen.

The N/S/F tyre is near the limit for wear and in on the limit on one section and has a slight cut on the outer sidewall.

The O/S/F and both the rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

The bottom of the brake servo is slightly starting to corrode.

The rear bush on the O/S/R trailing arm is right on the limit for wear and splitting. Advise replacing!

Fail 19 May 2009 53,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Both the front C.V boots are starting to wear.

Both the front control arms are starting to corrode.

Slight warp and imbalance in the front brakes.

Small chip on the windscreen.

The N/S/F tyre is near the limit for wear and in on the limit on one section and has a slight cut on the outer sidewall.

The O/S/F and both the rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

The bottom of the brake servo is slightly starting to corrode.

The rear bush on the O/S/R trailing arm is right on the limit for wear and splitting. Advise replacing!

Pass 23 May 2008 46,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 41,660 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 36,023 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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W574 OSW is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W574 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 W574 OSW registered?

W574 OSW is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W574 OSW safe to buy?

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