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N462 FOW

1996 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,001 mi
Last recorded68,001 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 FOW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber split

n/s rear tyre starting to get low on outer edges

rear number plate starting to fade

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2007 67,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,741 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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N462 FOW is a 1996 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N462 FOW, 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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N462 FOW is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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