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V205 DSM

1999 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,331 mi
Last recorded39,331 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 DSM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,331 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,331 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,687 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,983 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 34,983 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 31,182 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 31,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front landing panel corroded at nearside

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

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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V205 DSM is a 1999 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V205 DSM, 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 V205 DSM registered?

V205 DSM is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V205 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V205 DSM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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