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P217 NNB

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,906 mi
Last recorded91,906 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 NNB
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 91,906 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 91,906 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 89,198 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S steering rac gaiter has grease on outside

Fail 25 Jun 2008 89,198 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S rear tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S steering rac gaiter has grease on outside

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 84,273 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 84,268 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 81,737 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 81,731 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

BODY WORK DAMAGED IN PLACES

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

OFFSIDE CV JOINT DRY AND STARTING TO KNOCK

REAR SUSPENSION BECOMING WEAK AND SOFT

STRONT ADVISE ON BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND GETTING VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

WATER IN NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT UNIT

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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P217 NNB is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P217 NNB, 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 P217 NNB registered?

P217 NNB is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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