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R761 SPO

1997 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,888 mi
Last recorded101,888 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 SPO
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 101,888 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOORPANS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TIE BAR BUSHES SPLITTING

BOTH STEERING RACK GAITER CLIPS NOT ATTACHED TO GAITERS

BRAKE SERVO CORRODED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DRIVERS SEAT FOAM SPLIT

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

LOWER BULKHEAD CORRODING

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING AREA CORRODED

NEARSIDE WASHER JET MIS ALIGNED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER CORNER DAMAGED

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SPLIT IN TREAD OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

THERMOSTAT HOUSING LEAKING

Fail 28 Jul 2009 101,886 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BOTH FRONT FLOORPANS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TIE BAR BUSHES SPLITTING

BOTH STEERING RACK GAITER CLIPS NOT ATTACHED TO GAITERS

BRAKE SERVO CORRODED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DRIVERS SEAT FOAM SPLIT

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

LOWER BULKHEAD CORRODING

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING AREA CORRODED

NEARSIDE WASHER JET MIS ALIGNED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER CORNER DAMAGED

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SPLIT IN TREAD OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

THERMOSTAT HOUSING LEAKING

Pass 9 Jul 2008 95,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,575 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,812 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 80,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R761 SPO is a 1997 Kia Pride in Blue 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 R761 SPO, 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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R761 SPO is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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