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P261 PGO

1996 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,100 mi
Last recorded72,100 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 PGO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 72,100 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded

general underside corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail & l;ow depth offside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Fail 13 May 2010 72,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fan belt loose

fuel filter corroded

general underside corrosion

nail & l;ow depth offside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2009 70,293 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake servo & master cykinder corroding

loiw depth offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2009 70,293 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake servo & master cylinder corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,716 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 65,716 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front c.v gaitors perishing

both front tyres getting low on tread depth

both front tyres wearing edges

front brake pads low

slight play in n/s/f steering

Fail 19 Feb 2007 58,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,362 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,180 miles

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f steering

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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P261 PGO is a 1996 Kia Pride in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P261 PGO, 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 P261 PGO registered?

P261 PGO is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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