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V485 HKG

1999 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,916 mi
Last recorded33,916 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV485 HKG
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 33,916 miles

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

corrosion front inner wings

corrosion nearside front floor

corrosion rear axle

corrosion rear chassis

Fail 13 Oct 2017 33,901 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

corrosion front inner wings

corrosion nearside front floor

corrosion rear axle

corrosion rear chassis

Pass 4 Nov 2016 31,368 miles

corrosion front and rear inner arches

corrosion rear axle

interior removed

Fail 11 Oct 2016 31,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion floor to sill both sides

corrosion rear axle

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Corosion to front floors

Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,535 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both outersills corroded

front panel corroding and bonnet corroded

nearside rear panel corroding

rear numder plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2014 25,535 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both outersills corroded

front panel corroding and bonnet corroded

nearside rear panel corroding

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear numder plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2013 23,654 miles

Both headlight motors not working.

Both rear shockers have negligable damping effect.

Front pads getting low.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 23,633 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both headlight motors not working.

Both rear shockers have negligable damping effect.

Front pads getting low.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,479 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight brake bind on NSF

Underbody has a repair

corosion to NSF headlamp area (brace) may require a plate

Fail 5 Sep 2012 21,479 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Slight brake bind on NSF

Underbody has a repair

corosion to NSF headlamp area (brace) may require a plate

Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,151 miles

Front brake disks slightly worn

Fail 2 Sep 2011 20,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,226 miles

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

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,124 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 18,056 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,682 miles

advise corrosion to both front brake pipes

advise corrosion to both front floors

Fail 17 Sep 2008 15,675 miles

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)

advise corrosion to both front brake pipes

advise corrosion to both front floors

Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,396 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 13,396 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,191 miles

advise slight binding to offside front wheel.

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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V485 HKG is a 1999 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V485 HKG, 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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V485 HKG is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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