MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate damaged
inner and outer sills corroding
n/s/r tyre worn unevenly
o/s/f tyre worn unevenly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake fluid below max
Rear number plate delaminated
rear tyre side walls perished
slight play in rear hubs
temporary repair to to offside wing mirror
underside of vehicle starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Kia Pride SX?
Based on 1,813 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W257 PLJ is a 2000 Kia Pride SX in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2000 Kia Pride SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 53,644 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 W257 PLJ, 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 26 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 W257 PLJ registered?
W257 PLJ is a 2000 Kia Pride SX, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W257 PLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W257 PLJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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