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V970 KPU

1999 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

72,374 mi
Last recorded72,374 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 KPU
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2011 72,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,910 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 68,476 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2009 65,674 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 65,669 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,824 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 61,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2007 54,886 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,886 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 47,221 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 47,169 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)

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

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

Service 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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V970 KPU is a 1999 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 V970 KPU, 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 V970 KPU registered?

V970 KPU is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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