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EJ54 UOV

2004 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,031 mi
Last recorded85,031 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 UOV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,031 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2026 85,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2025 83,035 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 83,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 79,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 76,835 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,560 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 74,556 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 73,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,558 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 68,558 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,963 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 65,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,919 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre warn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has nail In tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre warn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and warn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,667 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Near side front tyre starting to crack

Rear tyres have inner edge wear

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,062 miles

all tyres have inner shoulder wear

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,355 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,721 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,195 miles

h/brake ratchet slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,122 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,133 miles

o/s/r inner tyre slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,659 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EJ54 UOV is a 2004 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ54 UOV, 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 22 years old, this Kia Pride is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ54 UOV registered?

EJ54 UOV is a 2004 Kia Pride, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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