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W489 CEV

2000 Kia Pride SX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,069 mi
Last recorded39,069 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Kia Pride SX53,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 CEV
MakeKia
ModelPride SX
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,069 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 39,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,984 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 38,967 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

osf bonnet hinge siezed & bent

osf side light dull

Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,372 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 36,372 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride SX?

Based on 1,813 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

57.5%
Pass Rate
5,496
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 394
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 295
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 179
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
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W489 CEV is a 2000 Kia Pride SX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Kia Pride SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 53,644 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W489 CEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Kia Pride SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W489 CEV registered?

W489 CEV is a 2000 Kia Pride SX, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W489 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 CEV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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