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N970 VTV

1996 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,432 mi
Last recorded73,432 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN970 VTV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,432 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both o/s tyres cracked all around sidewalls

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs lipped

front panel corroded and holed on o/s/f inner arch front section

Fail 11 Feb 2014 73,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both o/s tyres cracked all around sidewalls

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs lipped

front panel corroded and holed on o/s/f inner arch front section

Pass 2 Feb 2013 72,451 miles

anti roll bar rubber bushes deteriorating

front sills weak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

excess travel handbrake

o/s/f antiroll bar pershed

wheel alighnment recommended

Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,481 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 71,481 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,739 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 70,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,910 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both sides outer sills & rear wheel arches corroding

fuel filler neck corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2010 69,909 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both sides outer sills & rear wheel arches corroding

front brakes sticking

one main brake pipe at rear floor fixing corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,839 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside rear lower ball joint boot split

Fail 28 Jan 2009 68,839 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside rear lower ball joint boot split

Pass 8 Feb 2008 68,046 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front to rear brake pipe corroding in the rear mounting clip

poor image from offside headlamp

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2008 68,046 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front to rear brake pipe corroding in the rear mounting clip

poor image from offside headlamp

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2007 67,308 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

c.v.boots deteriorating,offside leaking slightly.

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2007 67,308 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

c.v.boots deteriorating,offside leaking slightly.

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,494 miles

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

poor image from the offside headlamp

Fail 15 Feb 2006 66,494 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front lower ball-joint boot split

poor image from the off side headlamp

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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N970 VTV is a 1996 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N970 VTV, 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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N970 VTV is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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