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P812 MDT

1997 Kia Pride L

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,683 mi
Last recorded35,683 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride L59,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 MDT
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,683 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,967 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 30,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,688 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 27,547 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 146
constant velocity joint gaiter split 62
brake binding 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
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P812 MDT is a 1997 Kia Pride L in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 59,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P812 MDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P812 MDT registered?

P812 MDT is a 1997 Kia Pride L, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P812 MDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P812 MDT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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