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R658 BAH

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,143 mi
Last recorded83,143 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 BAH
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2008 83,143 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion at offside rear chassis

slight noise from nearside rear hub

water ingress at nearside headlamp(not affecting pattern)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 83,143 miles

slight corrosion at offside rear chassis

slight noise from nearside rear hub

water ingress at nearside headlamp(not affecting pattern)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 73,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,339 miles

near/side rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Aug 2006 64,330 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

near/side rear tyre perished.

Pass 15 Sep 2005 59,282 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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R658 BAH is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R658 BAH, 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 R658 BAH registered?

R658 BAH is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R658 BAH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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