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S499 VKL

1999 Kia Pride LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,570 mi
Last recorded44,570 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride LX44,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,570 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 44,570 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,338 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

fuel lines corroded

leak at front pipe to cat

n/s/f track rod end boot burst

o/s/f and n/s/f ball joint boot burst

smell of fuel no visible signs

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,794 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 35,788 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S499 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S499 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 S499 VKL registered?

S499 VKL is a 1999 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S499 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S499 VKL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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