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T597 JKE

1999 Kia Pride L

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,853 mi
Last recorded53,853 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 JKE
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 53,853 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 53,777 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Floor @ both sides @ front of inner sills corroded and holed but not in any prescribed area

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2007 44,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

b/s front disc surfaces quite rusty

b/s reaqr tyres close to 1.6 mm limit

Pass 18 May 2007 44,068 miles

b/s front disc surfaces quite rusty

b/s reaqr tyres close to 1.6 mm limit

Pass 17 Apr 2006 40,068 miles

o/s/f brake disc inner surface getting quite rusty and starting to pit

How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 146
constant velocity joint gaiter split 62
brake binding 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
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T597 JKE is a 1999 Kia Pride L in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Kia Pride L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T597 JKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Kia Pride L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T597 JKE registered?

T597 JKE is a 1999 Kia Pride L, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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