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V359 EFX

2000 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,583 mi
Last recorded79,583 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Pride45,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 EFX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,583 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front bumber has slight damage

heavy underseal

Fail 13 Feb 2014

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front bumber has slight damage

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,519 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,902 miles

bottom of both front doors corroad to excess

Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cracks in offside rear tyre.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 58,827 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cracks in offside rear tyre.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,637 miles

Cracks in nearside rear tyre.

Cracks in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,637 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)

Cracks in nearside rear tyre.

Cracks in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 46,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,612 miles

Parking brake has limited reserve travel.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 40,612 miles

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

Parking brake has limited reserve travel.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,418 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 34,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,461 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 30,461 miles

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

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

Both cv gaiters cracked

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V359 EFX is a 2000 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2000 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 45,858 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V359 EFX, 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 26 years old, this Kia Pride is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V359 EFX is a 2000 Kia Pride, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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