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P965 KTR

1997 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,751 mi
Last recorded33,751 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 KTR
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 33,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front outer cv gaiters perished

engine misfire

nearside front tyre perished and cracking

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2016 33,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front outer cv gaiters perished

engine misfire

nearside front tyre perished and cracking

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2016 33,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and nearside discoloured/overheated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel slightly stiff to rotate

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 25,578 miles

front brake back plates rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2015 25,571 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

rear tyres heavily perishing

Fail 14 Dec 2009 25,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,999 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear tyres perished

front discs pitted

general underbody corrosion evident

Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,284 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,087 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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P965 KTR is a 1997 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P965 KTR, 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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P965 KTR is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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