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P126 HUJ

1997 Kia Pride LX

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,898 mi
Last recorded108,898 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 HUJ
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2009 108,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

nearside front indicator lens slightly damaged

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 105,408 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 105,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 103,612 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 103,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 101,268 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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P126 HUJ is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Silver 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 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 63,398 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P126 HUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P126 HUJ is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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