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N138 TFX

1996 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,399 mi
Last recorded51,399 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 TFX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,343 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,343 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,888 miles

r/n/s brake slight binding

r/n/s tyre walls peished

Pass 28 May 2009 46,233 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 26 May 2009 46,221 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel pipe corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2008 44,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 42,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 40,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N138 TFX is a 1996 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 64,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N138 TFX, 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 30 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N138 TFX registered?

N138 TFX is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N138 TFX safe to buy?

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