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P722 LYB

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,257 mi
Last recorded70,257 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 LYB
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 70,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,372 miles

n/s front seat runners worn

o/s and n/s front floor pan rusty and o/s rear inner sill rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,486 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 63,486 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,463 miles

o/s and n/s front floor pan rusty

o/s and n/s front seat belt lazy to retract

Fail 1 Feb 2012 61,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s and n/s front floor pan rusty

o/s and n/s front seat belt lazy to retract

Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,566 miles

n/s front tyre low on tread worn on inner edges

o/s and n/s front indicator whiteish light

Fail 18 Jan 2011 59,566 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front tyre low on tread worn on inner edges

o/s and n/s front indicator whiteish light

Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,272 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 57,272 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,673 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 53,671 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,263 miles

o/s and n/s front driveshaft boot perished

play in n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight imbalence on front brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,534 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 46,534 miles

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

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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P722 LYB is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P722 LYB, 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 P722 LYB registered?

P722 LYB is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P722 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P722 LYB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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