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W324 SFJ

2000 Kia Mentor

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,785 mi
Last recorded25,785 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW324 SFJ
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,785 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 25,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,577 miles

Deteriorated exhaust.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 24,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Deteriorated exhaust.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,690 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,625 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,754 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 21,746 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,497 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 17,401 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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W324 SFJ is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W324 SFJ, 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 W324 SFJ registered?

W324 SFJ is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W324 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W324 SFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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