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V278 HET

1999 Kia Pride SX

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,921 mi
Last recorded56,921 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride SX52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 HET
MakeKia
ModelPride SX
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 56,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corner of front number plate broken off

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre side walll perishing

Fail 12 Dec 2007 56,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corner of front number plate broken off

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre side walll perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 39,169 miles

maximum allowed imbalance to front brakes

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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V278 HET is a 1999 Kia Pride SX in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Kia Pride SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 52,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V278 HET, 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 27 years old, this Kia Pride SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V278 HET registered?

V278 HET is a 1999 Kia Pride SX, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V278 HET safe to buy?

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