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P886 YCD

1997 Kia Pride LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,169 mi
Last recorded86,169 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 YCD
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 86,169 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

corrosion present on rear suspension components.

corrosion present under-body of the vehicle at various places.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 86,169 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion present on rear suspension components.

corrosion present under-body of the vehicle at various places.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,942 miles

both front radius arm bushes perished

both rear tyres perished

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded and wearing thin

near side rear wheel bearing becoming noisey and showing signs of wear

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

off sid efront floor pan has a large rust hole but not within prescribed areas

Fail 15 Nov 2006 79,942 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front radius arm bushes perished

both rear tyres perished

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded and wearing thin

near side rear wheel bearing becoming noisey and worn

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

off side front floor has large rust hole but not within prescribed areas

Pass 18 Nov 2005 75,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside and offside front tyres outer sidewalls cracking

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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P886 YCD is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P886 YCD, 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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P886 YCD is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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