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W498 WCA

2000 Kia Pride SX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

55,013 mi
Last recorded55,013 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Kia Pride SX53,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 WCA
MakeKia
ModelPride SX
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,013 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 55,013 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,834 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 53,817 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 53,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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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W498 WCA is a 2000 Kia Pride SX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 W498 WCA, 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 W498 WCA registered?

W498 WCA is a 2000 Kia Pride SX, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W498 WCA safe to buy?

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