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R71 APW

1997 Kia Pride

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,767 mi
Last recorded84,767 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 APW
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all welding repairs coated in underseal

offside front floor and offside front inner wing excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

slight dampness around brake servo but no leaks visible at time of test

slight noise from nearside front wheel when rotated

steel brake pipes showing corrosion but not considered excessive. Pipes partly coated in grease

Fail 26 Aug 2011 84,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front floor, offside front inner wing and nearside rear inner wing excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

slight dampness around brake servo but no leaks visible at time of test

slight noise from nearside front wheel when rotated

steel brake pipes showing corrosion but not considered excessive. Pipes partly coated in grease

Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,445 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 81,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,998 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 78,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,520 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight dampness in area of brake servo[level ok]

Fail 28 Jul 2008 77,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight dampness in area of brake servo[level ok]

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,201 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 69,030 miles

all steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion

dampness around brake master cylinder/servo but no signs of leakage while braking system under presssure

exhaust system showing deterioration

Fail 26 Jul 2006 68,944 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

dampness around brake master cylinder/servo but no signs of leakage while braking system under pressure

exhaust system showing deterioration

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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R71 APW is a 1997 Kia Pride in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R71 APW, 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 R71 APW registered?

R71 APW is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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