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W285 RUJ

2000 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,342 mi
Last recorded65,342 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Pride45,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 RUJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2010 65,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 78,147 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,918 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2008 72,918 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,033 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

damage to nearside sill.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,403 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 56,403 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W285 RUJ is a 2000 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 W285 RUJ, 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 W285 RUJ registered?

W285 RUJ is a 2000 Kia Pride, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W285 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W285 RUJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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