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V289 JKJ

1999 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,035 mi
Last recorded55,035 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 JKJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,035 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 55,033 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,612 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 35,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,973 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 23,973 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)

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

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

n/s front floor corroded

o/s front door sill corroded

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,502 miles

both front floor panels rusty and holed

Fail 13 Oct 2008 22,502 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front floor panels rusty and holed

Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,096 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 21,096 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,232 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 20,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 18,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 18,295 miles

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

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

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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V289 JKJ is a 1999 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V289 JKJ, 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 V289 JKJ registered?

V289 JKJ is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V289 JKJ safe to buy?

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