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R201 CAU

1997 Kia Pride LX

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

124,759 mi
Last recorded124,759 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 CAU
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2008 124,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Aug 2007 115,134 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 11,511 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 115,066 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 99,107 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 99,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R201 CAU is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 63,398 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 R201 CAU, 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 29 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 R201 CAU registered?

R201 CAU is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R201 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 CAU shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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