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W583 OSW

2000 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,646 mi
Last recorded72,646 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW583 OSW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 72,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery tray corroded

Both headlamp patterns poor but present

Both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Front & rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Front & rear number plates poor

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Slight fluid leak from steering rack ram

Wiper linkage poor adjustment

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,834 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 70,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,061 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 62,180 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 62,180 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,835 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 50,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,632 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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W583 OSW is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W583 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W583 OSW registered?

W583 OSW is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W583 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W583 OSW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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