MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,625 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
both outer cv boots cracked
front brake pads 80% worn
o/s/f tyre on 1-6mm om inner tread
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
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
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%
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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