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R395 XRT

1997 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,243 mi
Last recorded89,243 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 XRT
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,243 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brake pipes greased

both front headlight images poor

n/a rear light unit damaged

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroding

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2015 88,355 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Floor sills and chassis have corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake and fuel pipes greased

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f headlight damp inside

Pass 24 May 2014 87,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes greased

both rear inner and outer sills corroding

nearside mirror damaged

offside front headlight image only just distinct

rear box deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2014 87,075 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes greased

both rear inner and outer sills corroding

nearside mirror damaged

offside front headlight image only just distinct

rear box deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2013 85,610 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Front & rear no.plates slightly deteriorated

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Surface corrosion both rear outer sills

Fail 22 May 2013 85,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All brake pipes covered in grease

Front & rear no.plates slightly deteriorated

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Surface corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 23 May 2012 84,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front brakes have a slight bind

both outer sills starting to corrode

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 May 2011 73,638 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 73,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 50,318 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 50,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 44,278 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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R395 XRT is a 1997 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R395 XRT, 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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R395 XRT is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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