MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,993 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel pipe perishing n/s
n/s/f bumper damaged
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear box catching bodywork
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust poorly possitioned, has contact with vehicle underside in places.
Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded slightly in mounting clips.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake effort requirements only just reached.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust poorly possitioned, has contact with vehicle underside in places.
Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded slightly in mounting clips.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake effort requirements only just reached.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside 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)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Bike tyre over rear of exhaust system. Should be removed. (could get too hot).
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Kia Pride?
Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.
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N973 KUM is a 1996 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.
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 N973 KUM, 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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N973 KUM is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 March 1996.
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