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R420 JFE

1997 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,961 mi
Last recorded72,961 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 JFE
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,961 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 72,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,882 miles

petrol pipes corroded

slight corrosion on chassis and floors sills

Fail 14 Jan 2009 67,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

petrol pipes corroded

slight corrosion on chassis and floors sills

Pass 15 Jan 2008 65,316 miles

slight corrosion on chassis and sills

slight corrosion petrol pipes

Fail 15 Jan 2008 65,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,906 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 61,121 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 61,121 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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R420 JFE is a 1997 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R420 JFE, 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 R420 JFE registered?

R420 JFE is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R420 JFE safe to buy?

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