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P119 GKO

1997 Kia Pride L

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,718 mi
Last recorded64,718 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride L59,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 GKO
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2008 64,718 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 64,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 58,276 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 58,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,179 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 52,179 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 146
constant velocity joint gaiter split 62
brake binding 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
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P119 GKO is a 1997 Kia Pride L in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 59,657 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P119 GKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P119 GKO registered?

P119 GKO is a 1997 Kia Pride L, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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