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R645 DDV

1997 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,796 mi
Last recorded70,796 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 DDV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,796 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 70,796 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,446 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 59,446 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,491 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,835 miles

metal brake pipes & fuel lines starting to corrode

Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,138 miles

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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R645 DDV is a 1997 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R645 DDV, 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 R645 DDV registered?

R645 DDV is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R645 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R645 DDV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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