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P927 SHS

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

41,565 mi
Last recorded41,565 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP927 SHS
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2012 41,565 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 35,690 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 35,690 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,778 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 30,778 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 27,549 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,549 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 22,735 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,735 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

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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P927 SHS is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P927 SHS, 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.

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What year was P927 SHS registered?

P927 SHS is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P927 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P927 SHS shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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