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W223 PRA

2000 Kia Mentor

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,186 mi
Last recorded45,186 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 PRA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 45,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,750 miles

slight low efficiency onnear side rear service and parking brake

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,656 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 39,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,997 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,579 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,050 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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W223 PRA is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W223 PRA, 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 W223 PRA registered?

W223 PRA is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W223 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W223 PRA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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