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P834 KCF

1997 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,358 mi
Last recorded93,358 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 KCF
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 93,358 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

offside front floor corroded through - outside prescribed area

Fail 24 Mar 2012 93,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

offside front floor corroded through - outside prescribed area

Pass 8 Apr 2011 92,723 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 92,706 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 May 2010 92,668 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 May 2010 92,668 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 91,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 89,801 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 87,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 82,994 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 2 May 2006 82,985 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

oil leak

slight free play in offside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

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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P834 KCF is a 1997 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P834 KCF, 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 P834 KCF registered?

P834 KCF is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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