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P707 TNG

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,541 mi
Last recorded72,541 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 TNG
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,541 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 72,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,590 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 69,590 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,006 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2010 67,006 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2009 63,434 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2009 63,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,243 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 61,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 56,798 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 56,798 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,038 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Fail 29 Sep 2006 52,038 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 14 Sep 2005 46,640 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 46,640 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyre's worn on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edge/perished

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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P707 TNG is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P707 TNG, 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 P707 TNG registered?

P707 TNG is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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