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R321 RDV

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,898 mi
Last recorded106,898 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 RDV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2012 106,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/headlmap cracked

n/s/r lense cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2011 102,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 15 Dec 2010 97,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion to both front steel brake pipes

surface corrosion to both body sills

Fail 14 Dec 2010 97,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight corrosion to both front steel brake pipes

surface corrosion to both body sills

Pass 7 Dec 2009 96,217 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 91,765 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 91,765 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 865,623 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 86,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front outer constant velocity joint boots deep cracking

brake fluid a bit low

front brake pads almost worn to wear limits

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroding

offside front and nearside rear tyres 2mm

parts of exhaust system rusty

rust ocurring both rear archs at front

rusting front of offside outer sill

slight twist offside front seatbelt

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Pass 26 Jul 2006 81,203 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 74,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R321 RDV is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R321 RDV, 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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R321 RDV is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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