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P141 JKM

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,957 mi
Last recorded47,957 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 JKM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,957 miles

all floor pan and chassis starting to corrode

o\s n\s cv boots starting to split

o\s rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2011 47,957 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

all floor pan and chassis starting to corrode

o\s n\s cv boots starting to split

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,401 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,416 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded..

Fail 10 Jul 2009 43,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded..

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,540 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,185 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 35,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,353 miles

bind on rear wheels

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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P141 JKM is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 61,571 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 P141 JKM, 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 29 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P141 JKM registered?

P141 JKM is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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