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V588 JTG

2000 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,872 mi
Last recorded56,872 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 JTG
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,872 miles

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

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

os rear anti roll bar mounting has been welded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 53,782 miles

both headlamp patterns poor

Fail 10 May 2011 53,781 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

both headlamp patterns poor

Pass 12 May 2010 52,319 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

front tyres perished

poor patterns on both headlamps

Fail 7 May 2010 52,319 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

front tyres perished

poor patterns on both headlamps

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,105 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,104 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,266 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 49,266 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,492 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,699 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 40,699 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V588 JTG is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V588 JTG, 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 V588 JTG registered?

V588 JTG is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V588 JTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V588 JTG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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