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P803 OSC

1997 Kia Pride LX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,886 mi
Last recorded52,886 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 OSC
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2009 52,886 miles

All tyres aged, Tracking check.

Full brake inspection, All brake hoses starting to wear, Fuel pipes corroded, Front exhaust corroded, Oil leak, Corrosion both sides rear chassis, Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,886 miles

All tyres aged, Tracking check.

Full brake inspection, All brake hoses starting to wear, Fuel pipes corroded, Front exhaust corroded, Oil leak, Corrosion both sides rear chassis, Brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,967 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection,Front and Rear brake hoses,ferruls corroded, Fuel pipes very corroded, Front outer c.v. boots worn, Rear chassis,both sides corroded, Slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,391 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 38,391 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

All Coil springs corroded.

STRONGLY Adv, All brake hose,ferrels corroded, Full brake inspection, All front C.V. Boots worn, Rear brake pipes corroded, Fuel pipes corroded, Rear exhaust corroded, corrosion front and rear underside.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,695 miles

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

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

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

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

all flexy brake hoses starting to wear. main front to rear fuel pipe corroded. general corrosion underside.

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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P803 OSC is a 1997 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 1997 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 63,398 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 P803 OSC, 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 29 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P803 OSC registered?

P803 OSC is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P803 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P803 OSC 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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