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P704 APK

1996 Kia Pride LX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,207 mi
Last recorded54,207 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride LX65,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 APK
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,207 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 54,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 51,041 miles

under body rust

Fail 29 Nov 2007 51,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel

under body rust

Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 44,129 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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P704 APK is a 1996 Kia Pride LX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 65,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P704 APK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P704 APK registered?

P704 APK is a 1996 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P704 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P704 APK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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