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W217 VEL

1999 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

104,101 mi
Last recorded104,101 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Pride48,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 VEL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 104,101 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 104,101 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 101,223 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 101,223 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 96,799 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 96,785 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Off side parking brake effort low

Pass 22 May 2008 93,393 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2008 93,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake noisy when applied

Oil leak

Rear brake imbalance close to excessive (40%)

Pass 18 May 2007 88,264 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 88,281 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 84,427 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 84,427 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Chasis number not found in emisions handbook therefore non cat test carried out

Fail 23 Feb 2006 83,547 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W217 VEL is a 1999 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 W217 VEL, 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 W217 VEL registered?

W217 VEL is a 1999 Kia Pride, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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