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N823 NUH

1996 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

74,902 mi
Last recorded74,902 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 NUH
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 74,902 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 74,902 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,599 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all fuel pipes rusting tank to rear

both rear brake drums plate rusting

n/s/f wheel stiff 2 turn binding

Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,371 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 66,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,128 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 60,114 miles

Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,303 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 53,303 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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N823 NUH is a 1996 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 N823 NUH, 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 N823 NUH registered?

N823 NUH is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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