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P945 KOX

1997 Kia Pride LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,770 mi
Last recorded51,770 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 KOX
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 51,770 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 51,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 46,603 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,931 miles

nearside outer driveshaft boot prrrished

offside rear tyre perrished on sidewalls

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 May 2006 33,211 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both fron outer c/v gaiters starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres cracking

fuel pipes corroded

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

o/s rear tyre has nail in it

rear wiper torn

Pass 5 May 2006 33,211 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both fron outer c/v gaiters starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres cracking

fuel pipes corroded

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

o/s rear tyre has nail in it

rear wiper torn

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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P945 KOX is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P945 KOX, 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 P945 KOX registered?

P945 KOX is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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