MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,767 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.
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.
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)
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]
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]
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
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.
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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.
Is R71 APW safe to buy?
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