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R139 FFE

1997 Kia Pride

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,320 mi
Last recorded50,320 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 FFE
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,320 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 50,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both cv joint boots cracking

n/s/f t/r/end has slight play

o/s /n/s tyres cracking on outer wall

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,333 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 36,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,911 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,194 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,462 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,708 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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R139 FFE is a 1997 Kia Pride in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R139 FFE, 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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What year was R139 FFE registered?

R139 FFE is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R139 FFE safe to buy?

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