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V873 DSM

2000 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,604 mi
Last recorded63,604 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 DSM
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,604 miles

both headlamp lenses dull

centre brake light not working

exhaust centre section corroded,rear mounting on centre section corroded off,but exhaust adequately supported

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

play in handbrake lever

Fail 10 Apr 2013 63,603 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both headlamp lenses dull

centre brake light not working

exhaust centre section corroded,rear mounting on centre section corroded off,but exhaust adequately supported

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

play in handbrake lever

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,716 miles

centre brake lamp not working

front numberplate de-laminating

nearside and offside headlamp lenses faded

offside outer sill panel corroded

runout on nearside and offside front brake discs

tail section exhaust mounting broken off

Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,716 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre brake lamp not working

front numberplate de-laminating

nearside and offside headlamp lenses faded

offside outer sill panel corroded

runout on nearside and offside front brake discs

tail section exhaust mounting broken off

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,862 miles

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

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre tread worn on edges

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside track rod end boot burst

Fail 14 Apr 2011 56,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre tread worn on edges

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside track rod end boot burst

Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,529 miles

advise front number plate just starting to delaminate.

advise offside front tyre inner edge wearing.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 53,349 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front number plate is just starting to delaminate.

advise offside front tyre inner edge wearing due to worn ball joint.

advise reversing lamp switch is leaking gear oil.

advise slight engine misfire at idle.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leaking from reverse switch.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,533 miles

nearside and offside headlamps slightly dull

runout in nearside and offside front brake discs

slight dampness at steering rack

slight play in nearside rear anti rollbar link pin

Fail 5 Jun 2008 47,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside headlamps slightly dull

runout in nearside and offside front brake discs

slight dampness at steering rack

slight play in nearside rear anti rollbar link pin

Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,314 miles

cut in offside front tyre

nearside front wiper rubber perished

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

slight play in nearside rear anti rollbar link pin

slight runout in nearside and offside brake discs

spare tyre tread illegal

Fail 6 Jun 2007 43,314 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre

nearside front wiper rubber perished

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

slight play in nearside rear anti rollbar link pin

slight runout in nearside and offside brake discs

spare tyre tread illegal

Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,236 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 35,832 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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V873 DSM is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V873 DSM, 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 V873 DSM registered?

V873 DSM is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V873 DSM safe to buy?

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