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W689 OET

2000 Kia Mentor

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,444 mi
Last recorded52,444 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 OET
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,444 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,036 miles

both front-rear brake pipes are corroding and may req attention next M.O.T

both rear outer sills are corroding and may req attention next M.O.T

Fail 2 Mar 2013 48,036 miles

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

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

both front-rear brake pipes are corroding and may req attention next M.O.T

both rear outer sills are corroding and may req attention next M.O.T

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,022 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 44,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to wear markers, just legal. 185/65/14 h

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,260 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,163 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 31,912 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,912 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,151 miles

both front-rear brake pipes and both rear brake pipes are corroding and may req replacing next MOT

Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers not brilliant

Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,021 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 18,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W689 OET is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W689 OET, 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 W689 OET registered?

W689 OET is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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