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P596 FTS

1996 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,346 mi
Last recorded117,346 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 FTS
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 117,346 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 117,345 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2006 109,245 miles

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

slight play o/s/ steering rack

Fail 16 May 2006 109,014 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight play nearside steering rack

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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P596 FTS is a 1996 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P596 FTS, 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 P596 FTS registered?

P596 FTS is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P596 FTS safe to buy?

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