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V497 EAO

2000 Kia Pride SX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,157 mi
Last recorded82,157 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Kia Pride SX53,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 EAO
MakeKia
ModelPride SX
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,157 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 80,043 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 80,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 77,754 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Pride SX?

Based on 1,813 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

57.5%
Pass Rate
5,496
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 394
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 295
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 179
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
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V497 EAO is a 2000 Kia Pride SX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Kia Pride SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 53,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V497 EAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Kia Pride SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V497 EAO registered?

V497 EAO is a 2000 Kia Pride SX, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V497 EAO safe to buy?

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