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V505 XBE

1999 Kia Pride SX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,530 mi
Last recorded57,530 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride SX52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 XBE
MakeKia
ModelPride SX
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,530 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 57,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,204 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 53,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V505 XBE is a 1999 Kia Pride SX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Kia Pride SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 52,814 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V505 XBE, 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 27 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 V505 XBE registered?

V505 XBE is a 1999 Kia Pride SX, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V505 XBE safe to buy?

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