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S470 VKL

1999 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,523 mi
Last recorded59,523 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,523 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 59,523 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 56,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,709 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 54,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,661 miles

floor and both sills have surface corrosion

offside and nearside front constant velosity joint gaitors perished

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,280 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 47,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both front constant velosity joint gaitors perished

both rear tyres worn and perished

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

surface corrosion to sills and metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,257 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2009 45,257 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,588 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn

rear exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 30 Jan 2008 43,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn

rear exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,910 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,106 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Kia Pride?

Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
3,571
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,368
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,245
brake binding 5,002
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,403
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,350
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S470 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 48,440 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 Pride fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S470 VKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Kia Pride is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S470 VKL registered?

S470 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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