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P239 CPB

1997 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,572 mi
Last recorded60,572 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 CPB
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 60,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,523 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded and weak

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,540 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 59,540 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,208 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2010 59,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2009 58,962 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside front tyre perrishing

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside front tyre perrishing

rear registration plate starting to fade

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,812 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS VERY PERISHED--REQUIRE REPLACING

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS CRACKED AND BUMPER SCRATCHED

Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,705 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 58,693 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 57,904 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 57,902 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P239 CPB is a 1997 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P239 CPB, 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 P239 CPB registered?

P239 CPB is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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