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W892 UVJ

2000 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,042 mi
Last recorded88,042 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2006
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW892 UVJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2006 88,042 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 88,042 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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W892 UVJ is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W892 UVJ, 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 W892 UVJ registered?

W892 UVJ is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W892 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W892 UVJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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