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V304 KAH

1999 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,517 mi
Last recorded59,517 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV304 KAH
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2009 59,517 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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,588 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing advise replacement

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing advise replacement

Fail 20 Dec 2007 45,588 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing advise replacement

Fail 21 Dec 2006 38,924 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

front number plate starting to discolour

fuel pipes corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,924 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

front number plate starting to discolour

fuel pipes corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Dec 2005 32,869 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2005 32,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V304 KAH is a 1999 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V304 KAH, 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 V304 KAH registered?

V304 KAH is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V304 KAH safe to buy?

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