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R445 TWE

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,527 mi
Last recorded47,527 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 TWE
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 47,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,061 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,590 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,041 miles

o/s/f wheel slight bind but not pulling and out of balance

Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,499 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,944 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 44,944 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,417 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,882 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,173 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 43,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,659 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Jul 2005 42,113 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 42,113 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes greased

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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R445 TWE 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 71.4%.

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 R445 TWE, 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 R445 TWE registered?

R445 TWE is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R445 TWE safe to buy?

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