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V729 ETT

1999 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,702 mi
Last recorded53,702 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 ETT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,702 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 53,702 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,733 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 49,597 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,809 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 45,751 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,251 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 42,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 38,669 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 38,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,797 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

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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V729 ETT is a 1999 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V729 ETT, 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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What year was V729 ETT registered?

V729 ETT is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V729 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V729 ETT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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