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S488 VKL

1999 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,203 mi
Last recorded29,203 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,203 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

general surface corrosion on underside

Fail 27 Jan 2012 27,178 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

general surface corrosion on underside

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,524 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bootlid damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,296 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

boot lid damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,018 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,779 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,577 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S488 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S488 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 S488 VKL registered?

S488 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S488 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S488 VKL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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