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R35 BWO

1997 Kia Pride L

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,912 mi
Last recorded71,912 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride L59,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 BWO
MakeKia
ModelPride L
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,912 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 68,157 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 68,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,673 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 57,788 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 57,788 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

How Reliable is the Kia Pride L?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 146
constant velocity joint gaiter split 62
brake binding 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
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R35 BWO is a 1997 Kia Pride L in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride L models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 59,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Pride L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R35 BWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride L typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Pride L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R35 BWO registered?

R35 BWO is a 1997 Kia Pride L, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R35 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 BWO shows 6 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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