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V557 FDD

1999 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,889 mi
Last recorded80,889 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 FDD
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,889 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 80,881 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front wheel bearing getting noisy

Suspect nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

Fail 7 Sep 2009 79,133 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,566 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 69,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,896 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,328 miles

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 FDD is a 1999 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FDD, 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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V557 FDD is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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