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W731 OET

2000 Kia Mentor

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,422 mi
Last recorded53,422 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW731 OET
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,422 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 53,114 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 53,114 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 49,246 miles

both front tyres are getting close to wear bands

n/s/f inner d/shaft gaitor is slightly leaking grease

o/s/f a/roll bar link rod has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2006 43,829 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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W731 OET is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W731 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W731 OET registered?

W731 OET is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 26 March 2000.

Is W731 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W731 OET shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W731 OET have outstanding finance?

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