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N356 UEL

1996 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,181 mi
Last recorded106,181 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 UEL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 106,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 94,110 miles

n/s headlamp damp but pattern ok.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

rear registration plate faded.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 94,110 miles

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

n/s headlamp damp but pattern ok.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

rear registration plate faded.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 82,561 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both front indicator lenses going white.

both outer cv boots perished.

exhaust front pipe braket insecure (corroded through).

Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,650 miles

as per advisory notice issued 20/02/2006 with VT30.

Fail 20 Feb 2006 71,650 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes corroded.

both front tyre pressures appear low.

both outer cv boots perished.

lacker on rear spoiler peeling.

o/S/F, N/S/F + N/S/R tyres 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various under body corrosion.

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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N356 UEL is a 1996 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N356 UEL, 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 N356 UEL registered?

N356 UEL is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N356 UEL safe to buy?

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