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R78 SAU

1997 Kia Pride

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,028 mi
Last recorded70,028 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 SAU
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2008 70,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brakepipes corroded O/S RACK GAITOR TWISTED O/S N/S OUTER AND INNER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,096 miles

1.front wiper blades split on edges †2.surface corrosion of o/s front brake pipe †3.o/s front tyre wedaring on inner edge †4.rear coil springs corroded †5.slight blow on rear exhaust

Fail 27 Jul 2007 66,033 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

1.front wiper blades split on edges †2.surface corrosion of o/s front brake pipe †3.o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge †4.rear coil springs corroded †5.slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,103 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 20 Jul 2006 59,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

cut in sidewall on nearside front tyre

rear license plate becoming discoloured

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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R78 SAU is a 1997 Kia Pride in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R78 SAU, 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 R78 SAU registered?

R78 SAU is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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