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S471 VKL

1999 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,766 mi
Last recorded66,766 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,249 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 56,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

ADVISE NEAR SIDE REAR DOOR NOT OPERATING

Fail 16 Oct 2010 53,162 miles

ADVISE NEAR REAR DOOR NOT OPENING BOTH SIDES

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 53,162 miles

ADVISE NEAR REAR DOOR NOT OPENING BOTH SIDES

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 50,505 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 50,505 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 40,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2006 40,080 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 40,080 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2005 38,707 miles

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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S471 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S471 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 S471 VKL registered?

S471 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S471 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S471 VKL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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