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P473 GWM

1996 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,297 mi
Last recorded117,297 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 GWM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2011 117,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 106,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 93,793 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,534 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 76,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,761 miles

20% inbalance on front brakes

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 69,485 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 69,485 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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 GWM is a 1996 Kia Pride in Grey 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 P473 GWM, 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 P473 GWM registered?

P473 GWM is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P473 GWM safe to buy?

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