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N642 LKX

1996 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,458 mi
Last recorded86,458 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 LKX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 86,458 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

All front and rear suspension components and prescribed areas corroded

Both front track control arm outer bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Brake servo casing corroded

Engine vacuum pipe split

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front exhuast mounting missing

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated but seal satisfactory

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear tyres perished and splitting

Rear wheel bearings noisy and offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

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

Unable to test front to rear brake and fuel pipes as coated in grease

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,118 miles

Front and rear suspension components and prescribed areas corroded but not considered to be excessive

Front to rear brake pipes corroded within clips

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres and nearside front slightly perished

Rear wheel bearings noisy but not rough when rotated

Slight play to offside rear wheel bearing

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2013 86,118 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components and prescribed areas corroded but not considered to be excessive

Front to rear brake pipes corroded within clips

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres and nearside front slightly perished

Rear wheel bearings noisy but not rough when rotated

Slight play to offside rear wheel bearing

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,710 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 85,710 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,150 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 85,150 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 83,037 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 83,037 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,016 miles

both outer constant velocity gaiters grease weeping out passed gaiters.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 83,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both outer constant velocity gaiters grease weeping out passed gaiters.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 76,305 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrules getting rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,019 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 70,043 miles

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

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

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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N642 LKX is a 1996 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N642 LKX, 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 N642 LKX registered?

N642 LKX is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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