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V258 EKW

1999 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,693 mi
Last recorded97,693 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 EKW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2015 97,693 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner arches corroded (2.4.A.3)

h/b long travel

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 30 Sep 2014 95,434 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes covered in grease

o/s/f track rod end has no split pin fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 84,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,517 miles

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

Extensive use of underseal/filler making corrosion assessment difficult

Hole in O/S floor

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 80,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Extensive use of underseal/filler making corrosion assessment difficult

Hole in O/S floor

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,489 miles

Driver's seat runner worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 74,402 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Driver's seat runner worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,700 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 67,646 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,509 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,271 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 55,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,098 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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V258 EKW is a 1999 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 V258 EKW, 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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V258 EKW is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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