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V325 LCS

1999 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,847 mi
Last recorded27,847 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV325 LCS
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 27,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear axle beam corroded

under body floors and sill components slighly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 27,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 27,212 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 27,211 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 26,407 miles

engine oil weepage

slight play in the nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

under body corrosion along the nearside and offside floor to sill area

Fail 7 Dec 2012 26,407 miles

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

engine oil weepage

slight play in the nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

under body corrosion along the nearside and offside floor to sill area

Pass 2 Dec 2011 25,542 miles

front and rear brake pipes in places corroded,shockers corroded in places

sills,floors,arches underbody sills and places corroded and suspension components,chassis front and rear in places corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 25,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pipes in places corroded,shockers corroded in places

sills,floors,arches underbody sills and places corroded and suspension components,chassis front and rear in places corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,458 miles

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

emissions taken longer than normal to clear

offside rear wheel binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2010 24,431 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)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body corroded & painted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,195 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear light lenses on side & stop red lense faded

nearside front tyre cut in tread but not to cords

offside front tyre cracking

rear tyres cracking slightly

under body corroded in places

Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,818 miles

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

front brake hoses poor condition

offside rear poor condition

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2007 18,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 18,636 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 15,956 miles

both front brake hoses ferrulles poor condition

brake pipe covered in underseal

front floor mand inner cills corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2005 14,357 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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V325 LCS 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 62.5%.

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 V325 LCS, 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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V325 LCS is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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