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V557 DPW

1999 Kia Pride SX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,020 mi
Last recorded35,020 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride SX52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 DPW
MakeKia
ModelPride SX
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,020 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bad corrosion to fuel lines at rear of car

light corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

rear number plate deteriorating

slight fluctuation in readings from n/s/f brake

Fail 27 Sep 2007 35,020 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bad corrosion to fuel lines at rear of car

light corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

rear number plate deteriorating

slight fluctuation in readings from n/s/f brake

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,311 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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V557 DPW is a 1999 Kia Pride SX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V557 DPW, 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 V557 DPW registered?

V557 DPW is a 1999 Kia Pride SX, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V557 DPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 DPW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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