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V557 DEJ

1999 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,746 mi
Last recorded51,746 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 DEJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,746 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,963 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,999 miles

all brakes pipes look corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2005 40,140 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 40,140 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 40,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V557 DEJ is a 1999 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V557 DEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V557 DEJ registered?

V557 DEJ is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V557 DEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 DEJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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