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P151 VDL

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,854 mi
Last recorded81,854 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 VDL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,854 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front drive shaft joints very noisey (worn)

drivers footwell excessively corroded but not near prescribed areas

Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,061 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front and rear number plates are deteriorating and may soon need replacing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,399 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 69,396 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,632 miles

1ltr of oil added for emissions test

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

rear number plate is deteriorating and may need replacing before next M.O.T.

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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P151 VDL is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P151 VDL, 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 P151 VDL registered?

P151 VDL is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P151 VDL safe to buy?

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