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P898 EOP

1996 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

94,133 mi
Last recorded94,133 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 EOP
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 94,133 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

drivers seat has slight movement

Fail 20 Mar 2010 81,242 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 81,242 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 74,611 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 74,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,867 miles

20 spots of corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2008 69,810 miles

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

20 spots of corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,324 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,448 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 58,448 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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P898 EOP is a 1996 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P898 EOP, 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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P898 EOP is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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