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N544 ULJ

1996 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,076 mi
Last recorded46,076 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 ULJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2016 46,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 43,542 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,207 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 41,207 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 38,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,210 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,747 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,377 miles

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2010 31,330 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,948 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,154 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 26,154 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f tyre o/s/r tyre and n/s/r tyre side walls perrsihed rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,293 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 23,220 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,069 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 22,069 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle very rusty

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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N544 ULJ is a 1996 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N544 ULJ, 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 N544 ULJ registered?

N544 ULJ is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 June 1996.

Is N544 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N544 ULJ shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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