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W359 LPY

2000 Kia Mentor

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,980 mi
Last recorded87,980 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Mentor59,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 LPY
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,980 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 87,842 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 77,224 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 77,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,916 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 67,916 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,872 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 57,872 miles

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

Not much reserve travel on handbraqke lever

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,731 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 47,731 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 36,364 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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W359 LPY is a 2000 Kia Mentor in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 W359 LPY, 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 W359 LPY registered?

W359 LPY is a 2000 Kia Mentor, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W359 LPY safe to buy?

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