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P46 FRD

1997 Kia Pride LX

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,918 mi
Last recorded77,918 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 FRD
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 May 2009 77,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust rusty

off side front floor slightly rusty

off side rear brake hoses slightly twisted

outer sills slightly rusty

rear coil springs rusty

track control arm bushes perishing

Pass 5 May 2009 77,918 miles

centre exhaust rusty

off side front floor slightly rusty

off side rear brake hoses slightly twisted

outer sills slightly rusty

rear coil springs rusty

track control arm bushes perishing

Pass 3 May 2008 70,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,163 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 55,396 miles

Outer CV boots moderately perished.

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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P46 FRD is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 63,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P46 FRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P46 FRD registered?

P46 FRD is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P46 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P46 FRD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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