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V435 LJW

1999 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,933 mi
Last recorded23,933 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV435 LJW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 23,933 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 23,928 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 21,987 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 21,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 21,046 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 21,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 20,019 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 20,019 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,015 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,457 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 18,457 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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,689 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 17,689 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 17,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 15,137 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 15,137 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 13,479 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 13,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V435 LJW is a 1999 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V435 LJW, 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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V435 LJW is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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