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V897 DCF

1999 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,488 mi
Last recorded66,488 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 DCF
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 66,488 miles

All tyres are wearing to around 3mm

Both rear coil springs are very corroded and may require replacement

Os front tie bar bush is cracked and will require replacement at some point

Os outer sill has become corroded and may require attension at some point

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,681 miles

front brake pipes are becoming corroded

front tie bar bushes are cracking and splitting

rear coil springs are very corroded

underside rear inner sill areas are becoming corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 60,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pipes are becoming corroded

front tie bar bushes are cracking and splitting

ns front tyre wearing to 2.5mm

rear coil springs are very corroded

underside rear inner sill areas are becoming corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,835 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 55,835 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,977 miles

both front anti roll bar links in poor condition

both front metal brake p[ipes very rusty

engine core plugs very rusty

exhaust very rusty

os front brake caliper sliders poor

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2010 49,975 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,973 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,172 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 40,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 28,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,178 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 20,178 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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V897 DCF is a 1999 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V897 DCF, 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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V897 DCF is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V897 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V897 DCF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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