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R117 MBC

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,337 mi
Last recorded79,337 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 MBC
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 79,337 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres read depth wearing low

Fail 7 Jul 2023 79,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres read depth wearing low

Pass 20 Jul 2022 78,536 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,740 miles

both rear tyres tread depth wearing low

Pass 23 Jun 2020 76,748 miles

offside floor to sill weakend

Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,014 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,682 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,986 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 67,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,684 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,999 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,531 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,799 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,782 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2010 46,456 miles

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

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

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,120 miles

brake master cylinder appears to have been overfilled.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 43,120 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

brake master cylinder appears to have been overfilled.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,988 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,047 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,351 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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R117 MBC is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R117 MBC, 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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R117 MBC is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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