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P268 XLJ

1996 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,855 mi
Last recorded74,855 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 XLJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,423 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion and rear underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,754 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 72,988 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,214 miles

Fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Underbody has slight body corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2012 71,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,790 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 69,790 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 69,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2009 69,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 60,979 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 60,977 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,293 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 58,293 miles

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

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

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

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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P268 XLJ is a 1996 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P268 XLJ, 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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P268 XLJ is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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