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V480 DEJ

1999 Kia Pride SX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,401 mi
Last recorded63,401 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride SX52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 DEJ
MakeKia
ModelPride SX
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 63,401 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2008 63,293 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 54,003 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 53,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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V480 DEJ is a 1999 Kia Pride SX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V480 DEJ, 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 V480 DEJ registered?

V480 DEJ is a 1999 Kia Pride SX, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V480 DEJ safe to buy?

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