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W453 DAX

2000 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,573 mi
Last recorded55,573 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Pride45,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 DAX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,573 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 55,573 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre badly perrished

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,366 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is cut in tread area

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perished

slight bind in o/s/f wheel

Fail 18 Mar 2010 54,362 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre is cut in tread area

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perished

slight bind in o/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,392 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front and o/s/r tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls

front brake pads worn and slight bind in o/s/f wheel

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when rotated

Fail 19 Mar 2009 52,390 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front and o/s/r tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls

front brake pads worn and slight bind in o/s/f wheel

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,881 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre tread area

rear wiper blade split and washer inoperative

Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,881 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre tread area

rear wiper blade split and washer inoperative

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,789 miles

as per original vt 32

Fail 20 Mar 2007 46,789 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

boot area not fully tested - loaded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,976 miles

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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W453 DAX is a 2000 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W453 DAX, 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 W453 DAX registered?

W453 DAX is a 2000 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W453 DAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W453 DAX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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