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P539 XGE

1997 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,332 mi
Last recorded44,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 XGE
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,332 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear suspension struts starting to corrode.

handbrake cable starting to corrode

oil leaks. front n/s tyre wall starting to crack and deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 44,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear suspension struts starting to corrode.

handbrake cable starting to corrode

oil leaks. front n/s tyre wall starting to crack and deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 43,658 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

all sterring and suspension mountings all chassie rails and floor panels starting to corode surface rust

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,658 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

all sterring and suspension mountings all chassie rails and floor panels starting to corode surface rust

Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

travel in handbrake. †under floors,chassis rails starting to corrode. †handbrake cable starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jul 2006 42,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

travel in handbrake. †under floors,chassis rails starting to corrode. †handbrake cable starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2005 41,895 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 41,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all under floor panles starting to corrode

rear o/s tyre wall starting to crack and wear

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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P539 XGE is a 1997 Kia Pride in Blue 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 P539 XGE, 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 P539 XGE registered?

P539 XGE is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P539 XGE safe to buy?

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