MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,679 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front wiper blades split
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on both front brake pipes under wheel arches and n/s/r on chassis rail
n/s/f tyre on legal limit, recomend new tyre fitted a.s.a.p.
o/s/f seat belt slightly fluffy on webbing
o/s/r wheel slightly binding
rear fuel lines corroded
rear no.plate stained
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s wiper starting to split
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear axle mounting bushes worn
wipers poor
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear axle mounting bushes worn
wipers poor
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high imbalance on front brakes (not increasing and decreasing together)
rear no plate delaminating
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high imbalance on front brakes (not increasing and decreasing together)
rear no plate delaminating
How Reliable is the Kia Pride?
Based on 67,258 MOT tests across 11,368 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R189 BWO is a 1997 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R189 BWO, 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 R189 BWO registered?
R189 BWO is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 23 August 1997.
Is R189 BWO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R189 BWO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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