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P628 VTG

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,883 mi
Last recorded128,883 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 VTG
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 128,883 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 2.5 mm

under car rusty,wet and muddy

Fail 25 Mar 2010 128,883 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s/f tyre 2.5 mm

under car rusty,wet and muddy

Pass 2 Apr 2009 116,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 116,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 104,099 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 104,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 89,432 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

some components on the underside of the vehicle could not be fully inspected due to a heavy coating of dirt

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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P628 VTG is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P628 VTG, 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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P628 VTG is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P628 VTG safe to buy?

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