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P940 UGS

1997 Kia Pride LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,839 mi
Last recorded59,839 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 UGS
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2008 59,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside front outer cv joint is worn.

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

Offside front head lamp will need attention soon.

Offside front outer cv joint is worn.

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,511 miles

Nearside rear tyre is out of shape,advise to change.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,498 miles

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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P940 UGS is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P940 UGS, 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 P940 UGS registered?

P940 UGS is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P940 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P940 UGS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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