Faults:

So far nothing major. Just flew through its MOT.

General Comments:

For a cheap car, it's been the best car I've ever owned. Better than my 1995 Clio. It's got a very powerful 1.3 multipoint injection engine and is extremely roomy inside. The steering is extremely light considering no power steering.

Overall it's a fantastic little car. Would recommend to anyone!!

Faults:

Passenger door leaked water in... really bizarre... came in under the bottom door seal and settled in a pool in the footwell.

Petrol locking cap didn't lock, kept popping open all the time!

Engine starting behaving badly... juddering, jumping, kangarooing... drinking petrol like it was going out of fashion!!!

Spent 2 weeks in the Kia garage, and they couldn't find out what was wrong with it!!

New this, new that, new the other... still no improvement!!!

General Comments:

Was a nice tidy motor which ran well... until it went wrong, then it was a devil of a job to find out what was wrong with it... it deteriorated so quickly!!!

A little too light and flimsy for me... buffeted around a bit too much in strong (ish) winds... not great on slippery roads.

Very basic inside, but roomy and comfortable enough... although a little flimsy.

Faults:

No known problems with the car whilst I have owned it, generally few problems in its history - passed it's MOT on February 1st with a clean sweep at 11 years old!

General Comments:

Excellent all round view, for example whilst parking.

Slow to accelerate, but once it gets going it's quite a nippy little car.

Steering quite light despite lack of power steering.

Overall a lovely little car - I've certainly fallen in love with it.

Faults:

The only thing gone wrong with my Kia Pride is in 6 years:

2 wheel bearings

1 new battery

General Comments:

The Pride is a fantastic little car. It is cheap to run and reliable.

85mph top speed.

50mpg + on long run.

When the back seat is folded down, it's a roomy estate car.

They should bring another Pride series out.

No service manuals to buy, but dealers will give you a printout if you want to do your own repairs.

Faults:

Nothing yet.

General Comments:

The Pride is cheap to tax, insure and £10 will half fill the petrol tank!

It is surprisingly nippy with reasonable headroom (I am 6 feet tall)

The rear spoiler/colour matched bumpers/mini side skirt with front splitters and five spoke alloys make this car look quite cheeky and set it apart from the more base models.

Dash switches are awkward to see and use. The electric window switches (on this model) are on the centre console, but difficult to hit quickly as the gear stick seems to get in the way. Similarly the rear wash/wipe, rear screen de-mister and rear fog switches are hidden behind the steering wheel requiring a bit of finger searching before hitting the right one.

The seats seem to be well made appear to wear extremely well too.

Ride can be a little harsh, but nothing horrible, it is actually quite fun to drive.

The headlights are very bright. Staggeringly bright on main beam.

There is plenty of room under the bonnet if you wish to do your own mechanical work and the cam belt can be changed without removing engine mounts whilst jacking up the engine... a definite plus for the DIY mechanic!