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V652 FRE

2000 Kia Mentor

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,156 mi
Last recorded67,156 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV652 FRE
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 feathering

Fail 24 Jan 2008 67,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 feathering

Pass 25 Jan 2007 58,188 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 58,188 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,972 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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V652 FRE is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V652 FRE, 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 V652 FRE registered?

V652 FRE is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V652 FRE safe to buy?

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