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S481 VKL

1999 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,494 mi
Last recorded109,494 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 109,494 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front suspension top mount slight play

offside front wheel slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2009 109,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front suspension top mount slight play

offside front wheel slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2008 101,365 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2008 101,363 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight bind offside front bind

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2007 93,836 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 93,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 86,075 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 76,210 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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S481 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S481 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S481 VKL registered?

S481 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S481 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S481 VKL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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