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N243 EDM

1996 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,366 mi
Last recorded50,366 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 EDM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,366 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,910 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 44,910 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,992 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 40,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 37,198 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 7 Jul 2007 37,198 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,066 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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N243 EDM is a 1996 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N243 EDM, 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 N243 EDM registered?

N243 EDM is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N243 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N243 EDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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