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P573 ARU

1997 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,700 mi
Last recorded61,700 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 ARU
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,328 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,144 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,802 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,514 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 30,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,043 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,498 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,674 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P573 ARU is a 1997 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P573 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P573 ARU registered?

P573 ARU is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P573 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P573 ARU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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