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P748 SMA

1997 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,223 mi
Last recorded61,223 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 SMA
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,223 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,993 miles

see advise sheet 612986036238

Fail 21 Aug 2006 60,963 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust rear poor has paste over joint no blow at time of test

n/s/f brake slightly tight on limit

o/s/f brake pipe poorly secured

rear and n/s/f brake pipes corroded to limit

some floor corrosion outside areas

washers need adjustment

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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P748 SMA is a 1997 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P748 SMA, 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 P748 SMA registered?

P748 SMA is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P748 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P748 SMA shows 3 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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