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V235 EJM

1999 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,196 mi
Last recorded57,196 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 EJM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,196 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 57,196 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,032 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 29 Aug 2017 48,637 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 44,990 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,230 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,113 miles

os floor to sill corroded, osf wheel vibration on rotation

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,809 miles

facing panels corroded

front roll bar bushes poor condition

inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 39,802 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

facing panels corroded

front roll bar bushes poor condition

inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,707 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

Fail 10 Sep 2012 38,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

osf floor, floor to sills, rear facing/ chassis, sills & arches, front chassis legs & damaged all corroded,

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust joint has slight leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,898 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,679 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,732 miles

exhaust corroded slight blow rear bearing slight play facing panels corroded front floors corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

smell off fuel no leak detected

underside corroslon

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 25,995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear inner wheel archs starting to corrod

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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V235 EJM is a 1999 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V235 EJM, 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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V235 EJM is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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