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V421 EEF

1999 Kia Pride SX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

60,317 mi
Last recorded60,317 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride SX52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 EEF
MakeKia
ModelPride SX
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2008 60,317 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,387 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 54,387 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 36,000 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 36,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V421 EEF is a 1999 Kia Pride SX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 V421 EEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V421 EEF registered?

V421 EEF is a 1999 Kia Pride SX, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V421 EEF safe to buy?

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