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P397 UAX

1996 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,790 mi
Last recorded24,790 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 UAX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 24,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake back plates heavly corroded

surface corrosion on all structure areas

Fail 27 Oct 2007 24,790 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake back plates heavly corroded

surface corrosion on all structure areas

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,083 miles

slight judder in n/s front brake

Fail 3 Oct 2006 22,083 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/and o/s/rear brake back plates rusty

surface rust on n/s/and o/s/front metal brake pipes to hoses

Pass 1 Oct 2005 19,470 miles

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

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

all tyres on vehicle low on air pressure

brake fluid low

flakey corrosion on rear brake back plates

spare tyre defective

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 UAX is a 1996 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX registered?

P397 UAX is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P397 UAX safe to buy?

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