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V979 KPU

1999 Kia Pride SX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

74,893 mi
Last recorded74,893 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride SX52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 KPU
MakeKia
ModelPride SX
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2007 74,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

severly corroded engine block and coolant pipes and fuel pipes ns mirror glass missing cv boots perished accident damage bumper (slightly insecure) engine noisy

Fail 3 Dec 2007 74,371 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)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 64,617 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 64,604 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

n/s mirror craked. †n/s/f tyre has a small chunk missing cords not exposed

How Reliable is the Kia Pride SX?

Based on 1,813 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

57.5%
Pass Rate
5,496
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 394
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 295
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 179
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
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V979 KPU is a 1999 Kia Pride SX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1999 Kia Pride SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 52,814 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V979 KPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kia Pride SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V979 KPU registered?

V979 KPU is a 1999 Kia Pride SX, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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