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V143 EJA

2000 Kia Pride SX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

54,895 mi
Last recorded54,895 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 2000 Kia Pride SX53,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 EJA
MakeKia
ModelPride SX
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,895 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 54,880 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,501 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 45,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 45,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

radiator fan not working

Pass 1 Feb 2006 39,262 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 38,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 38,880 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2006 38,778 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kia Pride SX?

Based on 1,813 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

57.5%
Pass Rate
5,496
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 394
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 295
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 179
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
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V143 EJA is a 2000 Kia Pride SX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2000 Kia Pride SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 53,644 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V143 EJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Kia Pride SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V143 EJA is a 2000 Kia Pride SX, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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