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R446 UWA

1997 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,332 mi
Last recorded133,332 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 UWA
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 133,332 miles

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

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 133,258 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 132,166 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 132,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 128,862 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 128,830 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R446 UWA is a 1997 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R446 UWA, 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 R446 UWA registered?

R446 UWA is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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