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P842 MDT

1997 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,350 mi
Last recorded48,350 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 MDT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,296 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,860 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor sections (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,085 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,164 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,035 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,407 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,584 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,592 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,119 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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P842 MDT is a 1997 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P842 MDT, 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 P842 MDT registered?

P842 MDT is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P842 MDT safe to buy?

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