Kia Pride SX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Pride SX reliable? We analysed 1,813 real MOT tests across 364 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Pride SX is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Pride SX.
Kia Pride SX Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Pride SX. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Pride SX MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Pride SX to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Pride SX Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kia Pride SX fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kia Pride SX Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Pride SX owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Pride SX MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Pride SX year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,017 | 56.7% | 40,611 | 53,644 | 69,884 |
| 1999 | 791 | 58.5% | 40,404 | 52,814 | 64,738 |
How Long Does a Kia Pride SX Last?
Based on 364 Kia Pride SX vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Pride SX Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Pride SX MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Pride SX
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
58.5% MOT pass rate from 791 tests
56.7% MOT pass rate from 1,017 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Pride SX is 1999, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 58.5% across 791 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 56.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kia Pride SX Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Pride SX THIS CAR | 57.5% | 1,813 | 52,955 mi | 27 yrs |
| Kia Sportage | 80.4% | 2,634,551 | 53,679 mi | 26 yrs |
| Kia Picanto | 77.1% | 2,626,043 | 39,084 mi | 22 yrs |
| Kia Ceed | 76.1% | 1,665,385 | 60,630 mi | 19 yrs |
| Honda Sh 125 A | 83.8% | 1,436 | 16,877 mi | 16 yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Pride SX trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kia Pride SXShould you buy a used Kia Pride SX?
The Kia Pride SX has an overall MOT pass rate of 57.5% across 1,813 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Kia Pride SX are brake pipe excessively corroded (394 recorded failures), exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (295), and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (179). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Kia Pride SX owner drives around 5,496 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Kia Pride SX models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.