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V439 JFL

1999 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,645 mi
Last recorded43,645 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV439 JFL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,645 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 43,645 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 37,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 37,961 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,128 miles

Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front Both front tyre, show low air pressure

Front Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 35,128 miles

Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front Both front tyre, show low air pressure

Front Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,775 miles

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 30,775 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 28,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,918 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,866 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracked and perished not through to cords

Pass 3 Dec 2009 14,762 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 14,754 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 14,753 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 14,183 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 13,548 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 13,001 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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V439 JFL is a 1999 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V439 JFL, 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 V439 JFL registered?

V439 JFL is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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