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R459 EFA

1997 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,566 mi
Last recorded62,566 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 EFA
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,566 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 59,909 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,500 miles

n/s sill slightly corroded

n/s/r f/t/r to flexi hose brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s n/s floor to sills slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

slightly play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 12 Dec 2013 57,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s sill slightly corroded

n/s/r f/t/r to flexi hose brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s n/s floor to sills slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

slightly play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,186 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 55,183 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,998 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel cap of temporary tipe

Fail 8 Dec 2011 52,998 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel cap of temporary tipe

Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,844 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 50,844 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 48,949 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 48,947 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,767 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 46,767 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 44,111 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,989 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 37,485 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 37,480 miles

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

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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R459 EFA is a 1997 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R459 EFA, 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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R459 EFA is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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