MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
brake pedal anti slip worn
front, front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded but heavily covered in grease - unable to inspect
metal fuel pipes corroded
nearside outer sill corroded and damaged
nearside rear wheel arch covered in tape
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
offside door mirror damage
slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
offside door mirror damage
slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Pride?
Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V97 EAW is a 1999 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 V97 EAW, 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 V97 EAW registered?
V97 EAW is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 12 November 1999.
Is V97 EAW safe to buy?
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