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P259 YEL

1996 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,056 mi
Last recorded74,056 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 YEL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,056 miles

NSF wheel bearing has slight play

OSF cv boot perishing

OSR brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,841 miles

corrosion to rear chasis and rear cross member

front anti roll bar bushes perished

nearside front tyre wearing thin 2/3mm

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter perished. close to spliting

offside rear brake binding handbrake linkage to shoes parshly sized not returning to stop

baby seat incorrectly fitted to nearside rear seat(very loose)unable to fully inspect seat belt.have not removed during test

Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,013 miles

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

dampness in nearside head light image fading

offside + nearside front arm/anti roll bushes perished

offside wiper starting to split

rear fuel pipes corroding

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Sep 2009 64,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

dampness in nearside head light image fading

front brake discs worn/lipped

offside + nearside front arm/anti roll bushes perished

offside wiper starting to split

rear fuel pipes corroding

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,615 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 60,615 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,914 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 57,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,854 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 53,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 48,401 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 48,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel bearings small amount of play

front indicators slightly deterioated

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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P259 YEL is a 1996 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 64,292 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 P259 YEL, 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 30 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P259 YEL registered?

P259 YEL is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P259 YEL safe to buy?

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