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R541 UKJ

1997 Kia Pride

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,348 mi
Last recorded90,348 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 UKJ
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 90,348 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 90,056 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 90,056 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 89,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

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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R541 UKJ is a 1997 Kia Pride in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R541 UKJ, 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 R541 UKJ registered?

R541 UKJ is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R541 UKJ safe to buy?

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