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S476 VKL

1999 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,987 mi
Last recorded57,987 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,987 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

n/s and o/s inner sillscorrsion starting

Fail 10 Nov 2009 57,987 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s inner sillscorrsion starting

Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,840 miles

n/s front indicator cracked not showing white light day of test

Fail 31 Oct 2008 48,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front indicator cracked not showing white light day of test

Fail 22 Oct 2008 48,749 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,794 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 46,763 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 46,763 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S476 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S476 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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S476 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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