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R818 AVV

1997 Kia Pride

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,979 mi
Last recorded63,979 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Pride61,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 AVV
MakeKia
ModelPride
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2012 63,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,212 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines corroded

inner sills weak

suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 62,212 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines corroded

inner sills weak

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,097 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear bearings have slight play

n s mirror broken

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,488 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f floor weak

rust on various metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2009 59,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f floor weak

rust on various metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,591 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

floor/sills corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,854 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chip in w/screen †flexi hose metal ends rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,289 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 49,281 miles

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

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

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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R818 AVV is a 1997 Kia Pride in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R818 AVV, 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 R818 AVV registered?

R818 AVV is a 1997 Kia Pride, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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