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P473 DMO

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,379 mi
Last recorded70,379 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 DMO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,379 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 70,371 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 66,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,454 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 60,076 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 60,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 52,037 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 52,037 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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P473 DMO is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P473 DMO, 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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What year was P473 DMO registered?

P473 DMO is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P473 DMO safe to buy?

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