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V494 LCS

2000 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,156 mi
Last recorded63,156 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Pride45,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 LCS
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,156 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 63,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,791 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 58,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,455 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 54,455 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 43,984 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 43,976 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V494 LCS is a 2000 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 45,858 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 V494 LCS, 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 26 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 V494 LCS registered?

V494 LCS is a 2000 Kia Pride, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V494 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V494 LCS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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