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S482 VKL

1999 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,118 mi
Last recorded23,118 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,118 miles

Advise sills corroded and repaired

All 4 coil springs corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Bushes cracking on bottom arms and anti roll bars and rear axle

Front Cross member corroded

Front Discs corroded

Front Strut tops and slam panel

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded and advise repair (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Boot floor and floor pans corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,339 miles

Advise corrosion all over

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 22,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Advise corrosion all over

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,783 miles

Advise bonnet corrosion

Advise bottom arm bushes cracked

Front discs corroded!

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

Rear X member corroded!

Sills corroded

repair covered in underseal unable to check repair

Fail 23 Mar 2015 20,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise bonnet corrosion

Advise bottom arm bushes cracked

Front discs corroded!

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

Rear X member corroded!

Sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 18,562 miles

Front discs corroded!

Fuel lines corroded!

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Whole of underneath corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 17,026 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 17,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 16,808 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines corroded

Front bottom arm bushes cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2010 16,381 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,720 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 15,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 14,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 13,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 123,326 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 11,277 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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S482 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S482 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 S482 VKL registered?

S482 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S482 VKL safe to buy?

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