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T979 JPX

1999 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,816 mi
Last recorded37,816 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 JPX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2009 37,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearsdie rear and offside rear seat belts,slightly marked from bieng traped in rear seats.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

strongly advise both sides rear coil springs corroded.

strongly advise offside rear tyre old, perished craked and worn close to legal limit.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearsdie rear and offside rear seat belts,slightly marked from bieng traped in rear seats.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

strongly advise both sides rear coil springs corroded.

strongly advise offside rear tyre old, perished craked and worn close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,779 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,129 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 17,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,631 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 14,606 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,969 miles

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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T979 JPX is a 1999 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 48,440 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 T979 JPX, 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 27 years old, this Kia Pride is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T979 JPX registered?

T979 JPX is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T979 JPX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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