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S484 VKL

1999 Kia Pride LX

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,346 mi
Last recorded45,346 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride LX44,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,346 miles

N/S/F AND Q/S/F BRAKE FERRULES STARTINGTO CORRODE

Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,093 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 39,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,940 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 36,852 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,873 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 31,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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S484 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride LX in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 44,570 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S484 VKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S484 VKL registered?

S484 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S484 VKL safe to buy?

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