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P514 AJR

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,186 mi
Last recorded61,186 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 AJR
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,186 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,934 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front floor pans corroded

both n/s/f and n/s/r brakes very slightly binding

both outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2010 60,114 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

both front floor pans corroded

both outer sills corroded and been repaired

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,278 miles

both front cv boots perished

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

o/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,007 miles

both cv boots starting to perish

general underbody corrosion

slight leak o/s cv boot

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2006 55,247 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate †

general underbody corrosion

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2005 49,980 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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P514 AJR is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P514 AJR, 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 P514 AJR registered?

P514 AJR is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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