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P847 BSS

1996 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

38,000 mi
Last recorded38,000 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 BSS
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2009 38,000 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side rear feul pipe corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,447 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 37,447 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear suspension ruste

Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,129 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

Fail 21 Dec 2007 36,129 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

Fail 26 Nov 2007 36,108 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,449 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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P847 BSS is a 1996 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Kia Pride models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 64,292 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 P847 BSS, 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 30 years old, this Kia Pride is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P847 BSS is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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