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R507 MFX

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,422 mi
Last recorded111,422 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 MFX
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 111,422 miles

drivers seat runners very worn

engine cooling fan staying on

water inside n/s/f side light

Fail 26 Jul 2012 111,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

car over heated during test?

drivers seat runners very worn

n/s/f side light has water inside

Pass 20 Jul 2011 101,627 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 94,231 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 94,191 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,402 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 89,515 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 84,004 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 78,620 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 76,877 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 76,877 miles

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

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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R507 MFX is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R507 MFX, 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 R507 MFX registered?

R507 MFX is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R507 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 MFX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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