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N296 CES

1996 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

135,132 mi
Last recorded135,132 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 CES
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2007 135,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 122,278 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 122,278 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise cooling fan not comming in causing car to overheat

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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N296 CES is a 1996 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N296 CES, 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 N296 CES registered?

N296 CES is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N296 CES safe to buy?

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