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P812 SNV

1997 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,238 mi
Last recorded68,238 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 SNV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,238 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

nearside headlamp lens condensating

Fail 6 Oct 2010 68,235 miles

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

most metal brake pipes corroding

nearside headlamp lens condensating

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,398 miles

most suspension components corroding

offside & nearside inner and outer sills corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2009 66,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

most suspension components corroding

offside & nearside inner and outer sills corroding

wiper blades poor

Pass 28 Nov 2007 66,353 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 66,353 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front floor panel holed but not in a prescribed area

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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P812 SNV is a 1997 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P812 SNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P812 SNV registered?

P812 SNV is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P812 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P812 SNV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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