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W478 WCA

2000 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,512 mi
Last recorded62,512 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Pride45,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 WCA
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,512 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

underbody and inner wheel arches,rear wheel arches and sills corroded and will need some repairs in future

Fail 8 Mar 2010 62,510 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)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

underbody and inner wheel arches,rear wheel arches and sills corroded and will need some repairs in future

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,505 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 59,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,732 miles

advise rear axle beam mounting to floor corrosion has started at mounting area also both front steel iner brake pipes located through iner wings reqiure replacment on service

Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,041 miles

advise underbody steel brake pipes have advanced corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2007 53,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 48,780 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 48,780 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W478 WCA is a 2000 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 W478 WCA, 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 W478 WCA registered?

W478 WCA is a 2000 Kia Pride, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W478 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W478 WCA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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