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W756 SNG

2000 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,632 mi
Last recorded99,632 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW756 SNG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 99,632 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Jul 2012 99,629 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jul 2011 89,422 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 873,537 miles

all tyres perishing both front cv boots perishing slight play in front link arms

Fail 28 Jul 2010 83,527 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres perishing both front cv boots perishing slight play in front link arms

Pass 22 Jul 2009 77,027 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate fading

Pass 19 Jul 2008 70,716 miles

cv gaiters perished

front tie rods rubber dust cover split

hand brake near end of travel

rear brake pipes started to rust

rear number plate started to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jul 2008 70,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cv gaiters perished

front tie rods rubber dust cover split

hand brake near end of travel

rear brake pipes started to rust

rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,672 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 60,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 51,190 miles

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

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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W756 SNG is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W756 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.

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What year was W756 SNG registered?

W756 SNG is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W756 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W756 SNG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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