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K977 SSM

1993 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1139cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,074 mi
Last recorded37,074 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Kia Pride70,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK977 SSM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,139cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,434 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 36,434 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 35,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,791 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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K977 SSM is a 1993 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,139cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 70,164 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 K977 SSM, 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 33 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K977 SSM registered?

K977 SSM is a 1993 Kia Pride, first registered on 25 February 1993.

Is K977 SSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K977 SSM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K977 SSM have outstanding finance?

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