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P871 EDV

1997 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,672 mi
Last recorded80,672 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 EDV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,672 miles

both front track control arm bushes cracking

both outer and inner sills corroding

centre and rear exhaust corroding

gearbox oil leak

offside front floor corroded outside prescribed area

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Apr 2009 80,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front track control arm bushes cracking

both outer and inner sills corroding

centre and rear exhaust corroding

front tyres on 2mm

gearbox oil leak

offside front floor corroded outside prescribed area

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,172 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

gearbox oil leak around switch

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside rear lower inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 28 Apr 2008 73,172 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

gearbox oil leak around switch

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside rear lower inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,708 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 65,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,649 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 56,649 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P871 EDV 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 50%.

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 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 P871 EDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P871 EDV registered?

P871 EDV is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P871 EDV safe to buy?

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