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P439 FRP

1996 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,587 mi
Last recorded108,587 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 FRP
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 108,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside handbrake cable partly siezed

Outer sills weakened with corrosion

Rear brakes binding slightly

Slight play in steering

Fail 24 Jan 2011 108,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside handbrake cable partly siezed

Outer sills weakened with corrosion

Rear brakes binding slightly

Slight play in steering

Pass 4 Feb 2010 96,982 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 79,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake flexi ferrules corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2008 79,096 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake flexi ferrules corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2007 76,982 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corroded rear suspension components

Pass 6 Jan 2006 75,241 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 75,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P439 FRP is a 1996 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P439 FRP, 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 P439 FRP registered?

P439 FRP is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P439 FRP safe to buy?

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