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P532 WTX

1997 Kia Pride LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

84,762 mi
Last recorded84,762 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 WTX
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2008 84,762 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 84,215 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 84,214 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,557 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 81,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 78,406 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r shocker lower bush small split

Pass 12 Dec 2005 78,406 miles

o/s/r shocker lower bush small split

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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P532 WTX is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P532 WTX, 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 P532 WTX registered?

P532 WTX is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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