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P459 KYD

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,351 mi
Last recorded113,351 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 KYD
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 113,351 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Two at rear and both Outter front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers side wiper blade split on end,but does clear screen

Nearside Door mirror damaged,but not excessive enough to fail

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 113,313 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Rubber worn through to metal (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides of vehicle (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Two at rear and both Outter front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers side wiper blade split on end,but does clear screen

Nearside Door mirror damaged,but not excessive enough to fail

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,989 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 85,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 23 Aug 2014 58,936 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 58,936 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,395 miles

Front near side front brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,924 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,537 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 44,536 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 41,108 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,365 miles

both outer driveshaft boots perished

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 20 May 2008 36,021 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 33,639 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 31,079 miles

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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P459 KYD is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 61,571 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 P459 KYD, 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 29 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P459 KYD is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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