MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
petrol pipes coroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
petrol pipes coroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Kia Pride?
Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P281 GOL is a 1996 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P281 GOL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P281 GOL?
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What year was P281 GOL registered?
P281 GOL is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 24 October 1996.
Is P281 GOL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P281 GOL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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