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N781 MMW

1996 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,922 mi
Last recorded75,922 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 MMW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,922 miles

flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

suspension bushes perished

Fail 26 Sep 2008 75,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

suspension bushes perished

Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,771 miles

brake pipes starting to get corroded

flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

suspension bushes starting to get perished

Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,301 miles

as before

Fail 20 Oct 2006 66,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S and N/S/F brake pipes starting to get corroded

Rear road springs starting to get corroded

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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N781 MMW is a 1996 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N781 MMW, 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 N781 MMW registered?

N781 MMW is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N781 MMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N781 MMW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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