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V487 DRC

1999 Kia Pride SX

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,514 mi
Last recorded56,514 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride SX52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 DRC
MakeKia
ModelPride SX
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,514 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake travel long

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 8 Sep 2007 51,219 miles

n/sr brake catching & poor performance

o/s/rear sill corroding

play n/s/rear w/brg

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,275 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 46,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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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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V487 DRC is a 1999 Kia Pride SX in White 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 V487 DRC, 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 V487 DRC registered?

V487 DRC is a 1999 Kia Pride SX, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V487 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V487 DRC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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