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P966 JSW

1996 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,519 mi
Last recorded44,519 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride64,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 JSW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,519 miles

Brake back plates slightly corroded.

Cooling fan running all the time.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 44,519 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake back plates slightly corroded.

Cooling fan running all the time.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,218 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,720 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2005 36,142 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2005 36,142 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P966 JSW is a 1996 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P966 JSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P966 JSW registered?

P966 JSW is a 1996 Kia Pride, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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