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W752 SNG

2000 Kia Mentor

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,231 mi
Last recorded84,231 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW752 SNG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear brake slight binding

Pass 10 Jun 2011 81,815 miles

both front cv boots in poor condtion

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear tyres worn low

brake pipes corroded

hand brake needs adjusting

play in offside front lower ball joint will need replacing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,036 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,601 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 47,601 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre side walls cracking

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,651 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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W752 SNG is a 2000 Kia Mentor in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W752 SNG, 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 W752 SNG registered?

W752 SNG is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W752 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W752 SNG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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