MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,488 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V897 DCF registered?
V897 DCF is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 10 November 1999.
Is V897 DCF safe to buy?
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