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1996 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,178 mi
Last recorded130,178 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 UPG
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 130,178 miles

MAIN FUEL LINE AT REAR CORRODED

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR SECURED BY TAPE

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/ AND N/S/F BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT GREASE ESCAPING FROM O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT CLIP

SLIGHT NOISE IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT SPLITS IN BOTH FRONT OUTER TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES

Pass 26 Jun 2009 124,812 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 124,812 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

osr seat belt not checked due to baby seat

Pass 26 Jun 2008 117,818 miles

advanced wear on front shock absorbers

age cracking on front compliance bushes

condensation on n/s/r light

corrosion on rear road springs

exhaust system poorly fitted but secure

fan belt squealing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on all brake and fuel pipes

slight oil leaks

slight play in n/s track rod end

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 3 Jun 2008 117,765 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 106,185 miles

both front oindicators discoloured

front metal brake pipes corroded

front number plate badly cracked

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 May 2006 89,063 miles

advanced corrosion on rear brake pipes and fuel pipes

advanced cracking on front compliance bushes

corrosion on exhaust system

discolouring

front number plate damaged

heavy cracking on outer cv boots

rear springs corroded

slight binding on rear brakes

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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N728 UPG is a 1996 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N728 UPG, 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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N728 UPG is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 20 April 1996.

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