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R418 KAD

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,232 mi
Last recorded98,232 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 KAD
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,232 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 98,024 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,053 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

advise noisey cv joint

Fail 6 Apr 2011 93,037 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

advise noisey cv joint

Pass 24 Mar 2010 88,972 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 Mar 2010 88,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,095 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Mar 2009 85,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2008 77,961 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2008 77,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 70,147 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jan 2007 70,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

over heating

Pass 12 Dec 2005 61,209 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 61,201 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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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R418 KAD is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R418 KAD, 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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R418 KAD is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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