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N601 MUS

1996 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,901 mi
Last recorded65,901 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 MUS
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,901 miles

front no/plate cracked

front of nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches corroding

nearside front and offside front floors corroding

nearside front and offside front track control arms outer bushes cracked

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside outer sill damaged and corroding

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates corroding

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroding near axle mounts

offside front tyre worn low on both edges

rear of nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear suspension corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2007 65,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front no/plate cracked

front of nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches corroding

nearside front and offside front floors corroding

nearside front and offside front track control arms outer bushes cracked

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside outer sill damaged and corroding

nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates corroding

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroding near axle mounts

offside front tyre worn low on both edges

rear of nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear suspension corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2006 60,398 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 60,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N601 MUS is a 1996 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N601 MUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N601 MUS?

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What year was N601 MUS registered?

N601 MUS is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N601 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N601 MUS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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