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V974 DPW

1999 Kia Pride SX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,891 mi
Last recorded59,891 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride SX52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 DPW
MakeKia
ModelPride SX
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,612 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to show cracking

o/s front brake some binding

Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,012 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 42,008 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r numberplate light intermittant

small hole in centre exhaust pipe, possibly drain hole, around weld join

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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V974 DPW is a 1999 Kia Pride SX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V974 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 V974 DPW registered?

V974 DPW is a 1999 Kia Pride SX, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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