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P832 BJT

1997 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,764 mi
Last recorded107,764 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 BJT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 107,764 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres perished but not exposing cord

nearside rear light lens has temp repair

offside rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand

slight imbalance on rear brakes

surface corrosion to both front floor pans, offside rear chassis rail, nearside outer sill and offside rear upper inner arch

Fail 8 Aug 2011 107,744 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres perished but not exposing cord

nearside rear light lens has temp repair

offside rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand

slight imbalance on rear brakes

surface corrosion to both front floor pans, offside rear chassis rail, nearside outer sill and offside rear upper inner arch

Pass 2 Aug 2010 107,721 miles

Both front tyres perished

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 107,685 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R light lens cracked

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear number plate faded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 106,974 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 103,638 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 103,628 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 100,194 miles

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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P832 BJT is a 1997 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P832 BJT, 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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P832 BJT is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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