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V71 DSW

2000 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,140 mi
Last recorded69,140 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 DSW
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,140 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 69,140 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,084 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,423 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust heat sheld

front drop link gaiters torn no play

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,165 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,334 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,528 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,915 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 36,261 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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V71 DSW is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V71 DSW, 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 V71 DSW registered?

V71 DSW is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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