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R137 LWP

1997 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,891 mi
Last recorded118,891 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 LWP
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 118,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 108,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 98,125 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,629 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 87,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,719 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 59,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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R137 LWP is a 1997 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R137 LWP, 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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R137 LWP is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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