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R443 RCH

1997 Kia Pride

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,478 mi
Last recorded34,478 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 RCH
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 34,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 32,488 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes greased

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 32,488 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes greased

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,360 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight noise

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 29,360 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight noise

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,678 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight noise

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Aug 2014 26,045 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,027 miles

all brake pipes greased

osf w/bearing slightly noisy

Fail 16 Aug 2011 19,990 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes greased

osf w/bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,474 miles

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

both o/s tyres split on sidewalls

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,617 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,392 miles

o/s front brake binding

Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,620 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,450 miles

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

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

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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R443 RCH is a 1997 Kia Pride in Grey 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 R443 RCH, 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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R443 RCH is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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