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S487 VKL

1999 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,625 mi
Last recorded52,625 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,625 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 52,625 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,015 miles

both outer cv boots cracked

front brake pads 80% worn

o/s/f tyre on 1-6mm om inner tread

Fail 2 Nov 2009 51,015 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both outer cv boots cracked

front brake pads 80% worn

o/s/f tyre on 1-6mm om inner tread

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,652 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 48,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both outer cv boots cracked

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,074 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,074 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both outer cv boots cracked

brake fluid near Min

o/s/r foot brake performance on 50% o/s/r handbrake performance on 50%

Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,192 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 43,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front outer c.v. boots cracked

rear exhaust corroded

slight weakness in both rear shockers

Pass 3 Nov 2005 40,246 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 40,235 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S487 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S487 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 S487 VKL registered?

S487 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S487 VKL safe to buy?

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