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PBZ 5708

1996 Kia Pride LX

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,185 mi
Last recorded96,185 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Pride LX65,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 5708
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2009 96,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All fuel pipes badly corroded

Offside front floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 6 Feb 2008 89,798 miles

metal brake and fuel pipes corroded.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy.

under body sills corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 83,722 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 83,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PBZ 5708 is a 1996 Kia Pride LX in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 65,757 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBZ 5708, 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 30 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 PBZ 5708 registered?

PBZ 5708 is a 1996 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is PBZ 5708 safe to buy?

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