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R309 ADL

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,850 mi
Last recorded72,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 ADL
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,850 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaust

drivers front floor corroded

water in off side front side light

Fail 10 Jan 2012 72,788 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

baffles loose in rear exhaust

drivers front floor corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,702 miles

off side front floor corroded

slight imbalance in front brakes

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jan 2011 59,337 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side front floor corroded

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,060 miles

near side rear tyre cracked/perished

off side rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 15 Jan 2010 52,058 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

near side rear tyre cracked/perished

off side rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,563 miles

hand brake has long travel

Fail 7 Jan 2009 46,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

hand brake has long travel

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,000 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake travel high

Fail 7 Nov 2007 42,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 May 2007 40,224 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 38,667 miles

advise-offside front hub/brake binding

advise-slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 9 Dec 2005 35,839 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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R309 ADL is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R309 ADL, 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 R309 ADL registered?

R309 ADL is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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