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P397 FAV

1996 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,485 mi
Last recorded113,485 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 FAV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2009 113,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 106,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s raer wheel bearing slightly noisey

n/s rear hand brake effort low compared to o/s

Pass 21 Sep 2007 98,951 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 92,192 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 92,192 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 92,123 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 91,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front pads at legal requirements

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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P397 FAV is a 1996 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P397 FAV, 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 P397 FAV registered?

P397 FAV is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P397 FAV safe to buy?

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