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W877 WTU

2000 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,895 mi
Last recorded85,895 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW877 WTU
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 85,895 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,501 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 79,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,267 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,054 miles

gearbox oil leak (reversing lamp switch?)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 63,593 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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W877 WTU is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W877 WTU, 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 W877 WTU registered?

W877 WTU is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W877 WTU safe to buy?

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