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N259 GOR

1996 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,475 mi
Last recorded67,475 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 GOR
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,475 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

exhaust leaking

front tyres worn on edges - advise replace soon

imbalance between front brakes

offside headlamp condensated and beam image poor

rear number plate poor

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body/bumper damage

various corroded brake pipes

various underbody and body corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2016 67,475 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

exhaust leaking

front tyres worn on edges - advise replace soon

imbalance between front brakes

offside headlamp condensated and beam image poor

rear number plate poor

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body/bumper damage

various corroded brake pipes

various underbody and body corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,473 miles

brake servo corroded

cooling fan running constantly

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates poor

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside front indicator loose

slight binding at nearside front wheel

various body/bumper damage

various corroded brake pipes and underbody fuel lines

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,755 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

brake servo corroded

exhaust leaking

front and rear number plates poor

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance between front brakes at 24% - advise investigation

nearside inner cv gaitor perished

offside front indicator loose

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front wiper split

rear wiper rubber incomplete

slight binding at front wheels

various body/bumper defects

various corroded brake pipes

various underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,755 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

brake servo corroded

exhaust leaking

front and rear number plates poor

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance between front brakes at 24% - advise investigation

nearside inner cv gaitor perished

offside front indicator loose

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front wiper split

rear wiper rubber incomplete

slight binding at front wheels

various body/bumper defects

various corroded brake pipes

various underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,970 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

min or exhaust leak front flange

n/s horn push inoperative

n/s/f shock damp with oil misting

n/s/r wheel arch lip corroded

o/s/f side lamp lens holed

pedal rubbers worn

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 21 Mar 2014 629,687 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

min or exhaust leak front flange

n/s horn push inoperative

n/s/f shock damp with oil misting

n/s/r wheel arch lip corroded

o/s/f side lamp lens holed

pedal rubbers worn

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,498 miles

auxillary drive belt squeal

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

brake servo rusty

catilytic converter flanges very corroded

front and rear number plates poor

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance between front brakes

nearside horn push inoperative

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside front side light lense holed

offside headlamp aim on limit

offside wiper poor

rear wiper rubber incomplete

slight binding at offside front wheel

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body/bumper defects

various corroded brake pipes

various underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2013 60,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

auxillary drive belt squeal

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

brake servo rusty

catilytic converter flanges very corroded

front and rear number plates poor

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance between front brakes

nearside headlamp lense condensated and reflector corroded

nearside horn push inoperative

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside front side light lense holed

offside headlamp aim on limit

offside wiper poor

rear wiper rubber incomplete

slight binding at offside front wheel

various body/bumper defects

various corroded brake pipes

various underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,126 miles

No plates in poor condition

both front outer c/v gaiters perished

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front exhaust mounting poor

near side beam pattern poor (condensation)

off side front lower swivel joint gaiter split

off side front tyre wearing on edges

rear wiper blade worn

various brake pipes rusting

Fail 16 Mar 2012 58,122 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

No plates in poor condition

both front outer c/v gaiters perished

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front exhaust mounting poor

near side beam pattern poor (condensation)

off side front lower swivel joint gaiter split

off side front tyre wearing on edges

rear wiper blade worn

various brake pipes rusting

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,526 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front tyres perished and worn on outer edges

nearside headlamp condensated and beam image poor

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge below 1.6mm - advise replacement

offside rear brake pipe rusty

rear brake hoses have rusty ferules

rear number plate poor

rear wiper rubber incomplete

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2011 55,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front tyres perished and worn on outer edges

nearside headlamp condensated and beam image poor

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge below 1.6mm - advise replacement

offside rear brake pipe rusty

rear brake hoses have rusty ferules

rear number plate poor

rear wiper rubber incomplete

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,824 miles

front wipers split

headlamp aims on limit

imbalance between front brakes

lower edge of windscreen frosty

nearsid rear tyre worn on outer edge.

nearside headlamp condensated and beam image poor

offside front side light lamp holed

rear brake hose ferules rusty

rear number plate poor

Fail 15 Mar 2010 52,824 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

cambelt last changed?

front tyres starting to perish

front wipers split

headlamp aims on limit

imbalance between front brakes

lower edge of windscreen frosty

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

nearside headlamp condensated and beam image poor

offside front side light lamp holed

rear brake hose ferules rusty

rear number plate poor

rear wiper rubber incomplete

Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,434 miles

cambelt last changed?

front indicaters flashing pale orange

front wipers in poor condition

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edge

nearside headlamp condensated and beam image poor

offside front brake pipe rusty

rear number plate poor

rear wiper rubber incomplete

suspect offside front brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,370 miles

cambelt last changed?

front to rear brake pipe rusty

hazard light switch operation poor

metal coolant hose at front of engine rusty

nearside headlamp condensated

nearside rear wheel bearing poor

offside front and nearside front indicaters pale orange

offside front brake pipe rusty

rear number plate poor

rear wiper split

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,037 miles

drive shaft gaiters starting to perish

front exhaust rubber mounting in poor condition

off side front brake pads low

rear No plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,904 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 42,904 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlight aims high.

rear number plate deteriorated.

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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N259 GOR is a 1996 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N259 GOR, 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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N259 GOR is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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