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P583 KSW

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,821 mi
Last recorded58,821 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 KSW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,821 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 58,811 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,034 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,326 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2011 49,184 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,464 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 44,464 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 24,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,340 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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P583 KSW is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P583 KSW, 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 P583 KSW registered?

P583 KSW is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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