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P981 KKN

1997 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,245 mi
Last recorded94,245 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 KKN
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 94,235 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 83,744 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 70,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,784 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,763 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 60,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 60,923 miles

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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P981 KKN is a 1997 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P981 KKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P981 KKN registered?

P981 KKN is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P981 KKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P981 KKN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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