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N917 UPM

1996 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,391 mi
Last recorded49,391 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 UPM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 49,391 miles

Emissions not tested hole in exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,674 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 47,910 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,231 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 47,231 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,265 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 46,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,533 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 45,533 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 44,605 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,605 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,337 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 42,337 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,049 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 40,049 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,806 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 38,806 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,264 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 35,862 miles

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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N917 UPM is a 1996 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N917 UPM, 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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N917 UPM is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 3 July 1996.

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