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W257 SCL

2000 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,885 mi
Last recorded47,885 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Kia Pride45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 SCL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 47,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 main (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,784 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,387 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,246 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,347 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 24,347 miles

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,689 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,495 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED.

Fail 27 Mar 2007 20,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

ALL TYRES PERISHED.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,665 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PIPES ARE BECOMING CORRODED

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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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W257 SCL is a 2000 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 45,858 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 W257 SCL, 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 26 years old, this Kia Pride is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W257 SCL registered?

W257 SCL is a 2000 Kia Pride, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W257 SCL safe to buy?

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