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W636 PVO

2000 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,391 mi
Last recorded18,391 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW636 PVO
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 18,391 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 17,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 17,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 16,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 14,345 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 12,320 miles

Brake pipes greased

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill weak (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 12,318 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes greased

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill weak (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 12,298 miles

general corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,114 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,450 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,064 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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W636 PVO is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W636 PVO, 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 W636 PVO registered?

W636 PVO is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W636 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W636 PVO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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