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S492 VKL

1999 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,644 mi
Last recorded65,644 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s track rod end split pin missing

o/s and n/s front discs slight corrion

o/s and n/s front torsion bar bushes slight splits

slight cracks in petrol cap seal

Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s track rod end split pin missing

o/s and n/s front discs slight corrion

o/s and n/s front torsion bar bushes slight splits

slight cracks in petrol cap seal

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 60,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 55,126 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,710 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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S492 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S492 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 S492 VKL registered?

S492 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S492 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S492 VKL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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