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W714 STA

2000 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,990 mi
Last recorded63,990 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW714 STA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,990 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,590 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 58,590 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,811 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,498 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 43,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 34,683 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,923 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 53,904 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor 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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W714 STA is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Grey 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 W714 STA, 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

How do I check the history of W714 STA?

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What year was W714 STA registered?

W714 STA is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W714 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W714 STA 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.

Does W714 STA have outstanding finance?

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