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W744 SBC

2000 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,951 mi
Last recorded42,951 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Pride45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW744 SBC
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside sill dented and corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle floor corroding

brake booster corroding

drivers wing mirrir glass blurred

Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,937 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside sill dented and corroding

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Vehicle floor corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,485 miles

advise brake booster starting to corrode

advise drivers side wing mirror glass blured

advise engine oil leak

advise gearbox oil leak

advise under body corosion

strong advise BOTH nearside front and nearside rear road wheels starting to bind

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,076 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 42,074 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,770 miles

strong advise oil leak all under the vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2011 41,761 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

strong advise oil leak all under the vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,540 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,150 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,722 miles

advise engine/gearbox oil leaks

advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded

advise rear metal fuel/breather pipes corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2008 40,722 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise engine/gearbox oil leaks

advise nail in n/s/f tyre

advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded

advise rear metal fuel/breather pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,285 miles

rear no.plate deteriorating

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2007 40,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside front brake binding slightly,recommend attention.

offside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear hand brake lever sticking,recommend attentipn.

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,432 miles

oil leaks from engine. front tyres worn on the outside edge. offside rear brake pipe rusting.

How Reliable is the Kia Pride?

Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
3,571
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,368
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,245
brake binding 5,002
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,498
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,403
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,350
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W744 SBC is a 2000 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 45,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W744 SBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Kia Pride is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W744 SBC registered?

W744 SBC is a 2000 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W744 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W744 SBC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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