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N975 BKP

1996 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,496 mi
Last recorded73,496 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 BKP
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,495 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,493 miles

Both front indicators slightly faded.

Both front lower susp arms, bushes starting to deteriorate.

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded, not yet deemed to be excessive

Front tyres wearing close to leagal limit.

N/s/f brake has a slight bind, does not show up during roller brake test.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,160 miles

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

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

near side rear wheel bearing slight nosie when rotatian

Fail 1 Oct 2012 60,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side rear wheel bearing slight nosie when rotatian

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,296 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,466 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,755 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake travel excessive

offside rear tyre sidewall deterioration

Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,548 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,658 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Oct 2007 26,658 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N975 BKP 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N975 BKP, 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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N975 BKP is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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