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P549 HVM

1996 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,218 mi
Last recorded66,218 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 HVM
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2010 66,218 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

rear no plate getting old

Pass 16 Jan 2009 65,157 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 65,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 62,976 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 62,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,082 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,265 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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P549 HVM is a 1996 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P549 HVM, 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 P549 HVM registered?

P549 HVM is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P549 HVM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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