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P849 KCF

1997 Kia Pride LX

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,514 mi
Last recorded42,514 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 KCF
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,514 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f indicator cracked

signs of light corrosion to chassis,floor and underbody floor sills

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,946 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 40,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,709 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak/s and diff very worn!!!!

Non-standard wiring under bonnet

Underside rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2005 31,589 miles

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

Possible gearbox oil leak/s.

Under side (nearside) covered with oil.

oil leak

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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P849 KCF is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 63,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P849 KCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P849 KCF registered?

P849 KCF is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P849 KCF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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