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V353 HNY

1999 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,361 mi
Last recorded53,361 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 HNY
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,361 miles

off side and near side front floor to sill areas rusting

Fail 2 Sep 2009 53,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

off side and near side front floor to sill areas rusting

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,779 miles

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

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

n/s front andn/s rear child seats fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2008 46,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front andn/s rear child seats fitted

n/s rear brake binding no o/s hand brake

Fail 22 Sep 2007 41,185 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,185 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2006 32,678 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake close to stop

inner sills in poor condition in places †

metal brake pipes well corroded some on limit

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

n/s/r shock case well corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on edges

some areas of underside well corroded

some play in both rear wheel bearings

tyre treads heve some cracking

wipers poor on limit

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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V353 HNY is a 1999 Kia Pride in Silver 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 V353 HNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V353 HNY registered?

V353 HNY is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V353 HNY safe to buy?

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