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R575 XAG

1997 Kia Pride LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,622 mi
Last recorded66,622 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride LX63,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 XAG
MakeKia
ModelPride LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 66,622 miles

exhaust middle and rear corroded †osf floor holed †slight corrosion on osr and nsf inner sills †corrosion on both rear and osf brake pipe †fuel pipes corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2007 66,621 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust middle and rear corroded †osf floor holed †slight corrosion on osr and nsf inner sills †corrosion on both rear and osf brake pipes †fuel pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,390 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 52,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded. †small hole in n/s/f floor .

Pass 14 Jul 2005 44,551 miles

slight brake bind all brakes †t/c/a centre bushes perished †front no plate cracked

How Reliable is the Kia Pride LX?

Based on 4,467 MOT tests across 994 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
4,993
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 745
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 372
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 351
constant velocity joint gaiter split 346
brake binding 342
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R575 XAG is a 1997 Kia Pride LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kia Pride LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 63,398 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R575 XAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Pride LX typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Pride LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R575 XAG registered?

R575 XAG is a 1997 Kia Pride LX, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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