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V437 FDL

1999 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,316 mi
Last recorded25,316 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV437 FDL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 25,316 miles

both front track rod end covers slightly spilt (still preventing the ingress of dirt)

brake pipes corroding

prescribed areas and chassis corroding

slight play in steering and suspension

Fail 25 Nov 2016 25,316 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (tyre wall seperated along tread edge area, exposing cord) 165 65 13 (4.1.D.1b)

both front track rod end covers slightly spilt (still preventing the ingress of dirt)

brake pipes corroding

prescribed areas and chassis corroding

slight play in steering and suspension

Pass 30 Nov 2015 25,025 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,903 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 24,012 miles

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

light corrosion to vehicle underbody and some chassis areas

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,036 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 23,032 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,936 miles

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

offside & nearside rear tyre walls perished

Fail 28 Nov 2011 21,932 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

offside & nearside rear tyre walls perished

Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,485 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 19,229 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 19,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,682 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,113 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,074 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 11,821 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 11,821 miles

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

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

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

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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V437 FDL is a 1999 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V437 FDL, 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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V437 FDL is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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